Why does temperature remain constant as a liquid is heated and gets converted to its gaseous state at its boiling point?

Due to increase in potential energy

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Due to increase in kinetic energy

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Due to decrease in potential energy

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The correct option is B Due to increase in kinetic energy
As a liquid is heated at constant pressure, its temperature increases. This trend continues until the boiling point of the liquid is reached. No further rise in temperature of the liquid can be induced by heating due to increase in kinetic energy.

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