For the equilibrium reaction, H2O(l)⇌H2O(g), what happens, if pressure is applied :
More water evaporates
The boiling point of water is increased
No effect on boiling point
None of the above
A
No effect on boiling point
B
None of the above
C
More water evaporates
D
The boiling point of water is increased
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The equilibrium reaction is H2O(l)⇌H2O(g), when pressure is applied, the equilibrium will shift to left as the value of Δn is positive. Hence, for boiling to occur more temperature is required. So, it will increase the boiling point.
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