The heat energy required to vaporize 5 kg of water at 373 K is nearly (Latent heat of vaporization Lv=2270J)
A
2700 K.cal
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B
1000 K.cal
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C
27 K.cal
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D
270 K.cal
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Solution
The correct option is A 2700 K.cal Temperature of water is 373K i.e. 100oC For the water to evaporate, heat energy required is equal to the latent heat of vaporization. Latent heat of vaporization=m×Lv=5×2270=11350kJ=2711.42kCal