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CHM 102 Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds Objective Question

Question

The process of converting a solid directly to a gas without passing through the liquid phase is called:
Options
A Evaporation
B Distillation
C Sublimation
Correct Answer
D Deposition
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sublimation is the phase transition of a solid directly to a gas. Examples include dry ice (CO2), iodine, camphor, and naphthalene.

Hint

Solid to gas, skipping liquid.

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