JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3rg192
Which of the following gases must be cooled below room temperature before it will cool further on Joule-Thomson expansion?
ANX2
BOX2
CCOX2
DHe
Answer: D
Helium has an inversion temperature of about 40K, far below room temperature, so at 298K it warms on throttling. NX2 (621K), OX2 (764K) and COX2 (1500K) all have Ti above room temperature.