Oxygen is separated by distillation from air after its liquefaction. The boiling point of oxygen is about ______________ °C ?

Correct answer: B. -183

  • A. -83
  • B. -183
  • C. -196
  • D. -218

Explanation

Liquid oxygen boils at about −183°C at atmospheric pressure. Nitrogen boils at −196°C, so that value is the common distractor in air-separation questions.

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