The critical temperature of a gas is the temperature: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The critical temperature of a gas is the temperature:
A. At which it solidifies.
B. Below which it cannot be liquefied by pressure alone.
C. At which its volume becomes zero.
D. Above which it cannot be liquefied by pressure alone.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The critical temperature (Tc) is the temperature above which a gas cannot be liquefied, regardless of how much pressure is applied. Above Tc, the kinetic energy of the molecules is too high for intermolecular forces to hold them together in a liquid state, even under extreme pressure.

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