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A liquid is in equilibrium with its vapour at its boiling point. On average, the molecules in the two phases have equal

A

total energy

B

potential energy

C

intermolecular forces

D

kinetic energy

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D
At equilibrium , the rate of evaporation is equal to the rate of condensation which is possible if on the average , the molecules in the two phases have equal kinetic energies.
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