Boiling point of water is defined as the temperature at which

vapour pressure of water equal to that of atmospheric pressure

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bubbles are formed

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The correct option is C vapour pressure of water equal to that of atmospheric pressure
The boiling point of a substance is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid equals the pressure surrounding the liquid and the liquid changes into a vapor.

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