Dissolution of sugar in water is endothermic in nature. Then solubility of sugar in water ____________ with an increase in temperature.

Increases

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Decreases

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Remains constant

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May increase or decrease

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Solution

The correct option is A Increases
For the solutions in which dissolution is endothermic, solubility increases with an increase in temperature and vice-versa.
While for the solutions in which dissolution is exothermic, solubility decreases with an increase in temperature and vice-versa.
Hence, 'a' is the correct option.

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