Water evaporates under atmospheric pressure. Without changing the temperature, the same water is placed in a partial vacuum. The rate of evaporation will

increase

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drop to zero

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decrease

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remain unaffected

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Solution

The correct option is A increase
In partial vacuum, the pressure is very less.
According to Le-chatelier's principle on decreasing pressure, volume increases so more water converts into gas (vapour).

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