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Question

What happens to the boiling point of a liquid when external pressure decreases?

Options

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Explanation

Decreasing external pressure reduces the energy needed for molecules to escape into the vapor phase, lowering the boiling point, as seen in high-altitude cooking. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to It decreases. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.