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While measuring temperature of boiling water, Ravi found that the temperature to be 85 degree Celsius only. What is the reason for this

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Ravi might be at hilly area like hill stations.
At greater heights, there is less air above you and hence pressure decreases. Lesser pressure hence lower boiling points as you go higher.
So it boils at less than 100°C

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