A certain substance is a liquid at a temperature of -25 o C and a pressure of 1

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A certain substance is a liquid at a temperature of -25oC and a pressure of 1 atm. Only one of the following can be correct for the phase diagram of this substance. Which one is correct?

*** Give your reasoning – include an annotated sketch of a phase diagram

A) The triple point lies at a pressure of 2.5 atm and a temperature of 0oC

B) The triple point lies at a pressure of 0.5 atm and a temperature of -50oC

C) The triple point lies at a pressure of 1 atm and a temperature of +25oC

D) The critical point lies at a pressure of 35 atm and a temperature of -50oC

E) The normal boiling point of the substance is -50oC

***The answer is B.... but PLEASE PLEASE show your work/explain how you get that!!

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A certain substance is a liquid at a temperature of -25 o C and a pressure of 1

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