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According to kinetic theory of gases, molecular kinetic energy increases when:

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mixed with other molecules at low temperature.
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frozen into solid.
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condensed into liquid.
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melted from solid to liquid state.
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Solution

The correct option is D melted from solid to liquid state.
Molecular kinetic energy is maximum in gases and least in solids. Hence, a substance is melted from solid to liquid state, its kinetic energy increases.

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