Q95 / 180 · AIIMS 2010 · Physics

The latent heat of vaporisation of a substance is always

Correct answer
A
greater than its latent heat of fusion
B
greater than its latent heat of sublimation
C
equal to its latent heat of sublimation
D
less than its latent heat of fusion

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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