The critical pressure at which the latent heat of vaporisation of steam becomes zero is __________ Kg/cm2. (A) 273.15 (B) 225.65 (C) 100.03 (D) 373.15

The critical pressure at which the latent heat of vaporisation of steam becomes zero is __________ Kg/cm2.
(A) 273.15
(B) 225.65
(C) 100.03
(D) 373.15
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(B) 225.65
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