Multiple choice

If some droplets of water are poured into a pan of boiling vegetable oil, something is spilt out. Which of the following statements is/are correct? (1) The boiling point of oil is lower than the boiling of water. (2) The vapour of oil spills out the droplets of water. (3) The drop of water vaporizes in the pan of oil and spills out some oil.

  1. Only (1)

  2. Only (3)

  3. Only (1) and (2)

  4. Only (1) and (3)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (1) is incorrect. The boiling point of vegetable oil is high as compared to that of water. Statement (2) is incorrect. As boiling point of water is low, it changes into water vapours and increases the density of oil. Statement (3) is correct. The water droplets vaporise and leave the oil behind in the pan.

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