When a liquid is heated retaining its liquid state, then its molecules gain

Kinetic energy

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potential energy

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heat energy

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both kinetic and potential energy

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Solution

The correct option is B Kinetic energy
From first law of thermodynamics , heat supplied will result in a rise in internal energy as there is no work done .
This rise in internal energy is stored in the forsm of kinetic energy as there is no change in phase .

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