Why do naphthalene balls disappear with time without leaving any solid behind?

Due to boiling

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Due to sublimation

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Due to melting

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Due to freezing

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Solution

The correct option is B
Due to sublimation

Naphthalene balls undergo sublimation and slowly keep on getting converted into gaseous state at room temperature.

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