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The Phase Diagram for CO2 Has a Triple Point at -56.6

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The phase diagram for CO2 has a triple point at -56.6 \circ C and 5.19 atm,and a critical point at 31.0 \circ C and 73 atm.The solid and gas phases are in equilibrium at -78.7 \circ C and 1.00 atm.Which of the following statements regarding CO2 is/are CORRECT?
1) Sublimation occurs if the temperature of the solid phase is increased from -79.0 \circ C to 0.0 \circ C at a constant pressure of 2.5 atm.
2) CO2 is a supercritical fluid at 55 \circ C and 75 atm.
3) At pressures greater than its critical pressure (73 atm) ,CO2 will not exist as a solid at any temperature.


A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1 and 2
E) 1,2,and 3

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