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Which of the following statement is/are correct?
  1. Phosphoric acid is transparent solid.
  2. Phosphoric acid absorbs water.
  3. Phosphoric acid forms coloured syrupy mass.
  4. Phosphoric acid melts as 44oC.

A
Phosphoric acid is transparent solid.
B
Phosphoric acid forms coloured syrupy mass.
C
Phosphoric acid absorbs water.
D
Phosphoric acid melts as 44oC.
Solution
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(i) Phosphoric acid melts at 42.3oC.
(ii) Phosphoric acid absorbs water as it is highly soluble in water.
(iii) Phosphoric acid forms coloured syrupy mass.

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