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Question

Liquid ammonia is used in refrigeration because of its

A

high dipole moment

B

heat of vaporisation

C

basicity

D

stability

Answer

heat of vaporisation

Explanation

Solution

Liquid $NH_3$ has large heat of vaporization (327 Cal/g) so it is used in refrigeration.