At what point does surface tension vanish?

Assertion : Gases do not liquefy above their critical temperature,even on applying high pressure.
Reason : Above critical temperature,the molecular speed is high and intermolecular attractions cannot hold the molecules together because they escape because of high speed.

$A$ liquid can exist only,

The number of statements,which are correct with respect to the compression of carbon dioxide from point $(a)$ in the Andrews isotherm from the following is $..........$.
$A.$ Carbon dioxide remains as a gas up to point $(b)$
$B.$ Liquid carbon dioxide appears at point $(c)$
$C.$ Liquid and gaseous carbon dioxide coexist between points $(b)$ and $(c)$
$D.$ As the volume decreases from $(b)$ to $(c)$,the amount of liquid decreases

Assertion : At critical temperature,liquid passes into gaseous state imperceptibly and continuously.
Reason : The density of liquid and gaseous phase is equal at critical temperature.

What is meant by the vapor of a substance like $CO_2$?