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Effect of Pressure on State of a Substance

Melting point...

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Melting point of ice-

A

Increases with increasing pressure

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B

Decreases with increasing pressure

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C

Is independent of pressure

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D

Is proportional to pressure

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Solution

The correct option is B
Decreases with increasing pressure

Melting point of ice decreases with the increase in pressure (as ice expands on solidification).

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