The heat released when steam is converted into water is equal to?

Latent heat of condensation

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Latent heat of fusion

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Latent heat of vaporisation

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Latent heat of fission

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The correct options are
A
Latent heat of condensation

C
Latent heat of vaporisation

When steam condenses back into the water, heat is released. This heat is called latent heat of condensation and it is equal to the latent heat of vaporisation. This is because the heat released when steam is converted to water is the same as heat absorbed for the reverse process.

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