MCQ
It is recommended that liquid ammonia bottle should be opened after cooling it in ice for sometime. This is because liquor ammonia:
  • A
    brings tears in the eyes
  • B
    is a corrosive liquid
  • C
    is a mild explosive
  • generates high vapour pressure

Answer

Correct option: D.
generates high vapour pressure
d
Liquid ammonia has hydrogen bonding which results in high vapour pressure at room temperature.

The vapour pressure of ammonia at room temperature is very high and hence the ammonia will evaporate unless the vapour pressure is decreased.

Cooling decreases the vapour pressure so that the liquid remains in the same state. Hence, the bottle is cooled before opening.

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