Q85 / 180 · AIIMS 2007 · Chemistry
In \(P\) versus \(V\) graph, the horizontal line is found in which ____ exists.
- AGas
- BLiquid
- Correct answerCEquilibrium between gas and liquid
- DSuper critical temperature.
Solution

From the graph, at point \(A, \mathrm{CO}_2\) exists as a gas, As pressure is increased, the volume of the gas decreases along the curve \(A B\). At \(B\) liquefaction of the gas starts. Hence, volume decreases rapidly along \(B C\) because liquid has much less volume than the gas. At point \(C\), liquefaction is complete. Thus, along horizontal line, gas converts into liquid.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.