Sulfur can exist in four phases. The possible number of triple points is · ABC26PH0435

Subject: Physical Chemistry · Chapter: Chemical Equilibrium · Topic: Equilibria – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

Sulfur can exist in four phases. The possible number of triple points is
(a)1
(b)2
(c)3
(d)4
Answer
Answer: D ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
With four phases, any three can coexist at a triple point: ⁴C₃ = 4 possible triple points (a quadruple point is impossible for one component, F = 1 − 4 + 2 < 0).

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