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When alcohol is dissolved in water , it...

When alcohol is dissolved in water , it is accompanied by

A

absorption of heat and contraction in volume

B

evolution of heat and contraction in volume

C

absorption of heat and increase in volume

D

evolution of heat and increase in volume

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The correct Answer is:
B
Dissolution of alcohol is exothermic and due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding the molecules come closer .
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