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Question 8

A cryogenic storage chamber is maintained at a temperature of −120∘C-120^\circ\text{C}−120∘C. The table shows the melting points and boiling points of four substances.

SubstanceMelting point (∘C^\circ\text{C}∘C)Boiling point (∘C^\circ\text{C}∘C)
Oxygen-219-183
Ethane-183-89
Krypton-157-153
Ethanol-11478

Which statement is correct at the temperature of the cryogenic chamber?

A

Krypton is a liquid and ethanol is a liquid.

B

Oxygen is a gas and ethane is a liquid.

C

Ethane is a gas and krypton is a liquid.

D

Ethanol is a liquid and oxygen is a solid.

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