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A closed bottle containing water at 30°C is carried to the moon in a spaceship. If it is placed on the surface of moon, what will happen to the water as soon as the lid is opened ?

a
The water will freeze
b
The water will boil
c
It will decompose into H2 and O2
d
Nothing will happen to it

detailed solution

Correct option is B

As soon as the lid is opened water will boil because boiling point decreases with decrease in pressure. Pressure is low on the surface of the moon.

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