Which amongst the following is also known as dry ice?
A
Solid nitrogen dioxide
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B
Solid sulphur dioxide
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C
Solid carbon dioxide
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D
Solid carbon monoxide
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Solution
The correct option is C Solid carbon dioxide Solid carbon dioxide is stored under high pressure. Solid CO2 gets converted directly to gaseous state on decrease of pressure to 1 atmosphere without coming into liquid state. This is the reason that solid carbon dioxide is also known as dry ice.