The graph shown in the figure represents change in the temperature of 5 kg of a substance with time, as it absorbs heat at a constant rate of 42 kJ min−1. The latent heat of vapourization of the substance is:
The correct option is C 84 kJ kg−1.
AB represents liquid to vapour phase change which occurs for 10 min and in each minute 42 kJ of heat is supplied. Thus,
△Q=42×10=420 kJ
This heat vapourises 5 kg of the substance. This heat vapourises 5 kg of the substance. If Lv is the latent heat of vapourisation then we have,
5Lv=420 [∵△Q=mLv]
Lv=84 kJ kg−1 .