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States of Matter: Boiling variation MCQ

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Boiling variationMediumQuestion 22044

Question

At high altitude, boiling point of water decreases because external pressure is:

  1. A
    Lower
    Correct
  2. B
    Higher
  3. C
    Unchanged
  4. D
    Equal to critical pressure

Correct answer

Lower

Explanation

Liquid boils when vapour pressure matches the lower outside pressure.

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