i) Define "enthalpy of vaporization; AHvap. The enthalpy of vaporization of a compound is nearly always greater than the enthalpy of fusion for the same substance. Suggest a reason i)

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Define "enthalpy of vaporization; AHvap.
The enthalpy of vaporization of a compound is nearly always greater than
the enthalpy of fusion for the same substance. Suggest a reason
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i) Enthalpy of vaporization is defined as the amount of energy required to vaporise the 1 mole of any species from its liquid phase to gaseous phase at its boiling point temperature and atmospheric pressure.

 

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