Triple point of water is _________?
A272.2 K
B273.16 K
CNone of these
D271 K
Correct answer
B. 273.16 K
Explanation
The single combination of pressure and temperature at which pure water, pure ice, and pure water vapour can coexist in a stable equilibrium occurs at exactly 273.16 kelvins (0.01 °C) and a pressure of 611.73 pascals (ca. 6.1173 millibars, 0.0060373057 atm).