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Give reason why ammonia is good refrigerant?

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Give reason why ammonia is good refrigerant?

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Ammonia has a high latent heat of vaporization (1371 kJ/kg). This means it absorbs a massive amount of heat from its surroundings when it evaporates, producing a strong cooling effect. It is also easily liquefied under pressure.

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Chapter 9: Study of Compounds: Ammonia - EXERCISE [Page 193]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 9 Study of Compounds: Ammonia
EXERCISE | Q 2. | Page 193
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