(a) From the phase diagram for carbon dioxide, determine the state of co2 at 20 atm and 273 K. (b) Explain why co2 can undergo sublimation under normal condition.

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(a) From the phase diagram for carbon dioxide, determine the state of co2 at 20 atm and 273 K.

(b) Explain why co2 can undergo sublimation under normal condition.

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