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During the evaporation of liquid...

During the evaporation of liquid

A

The temperature of the liquid will rise

B

The temperature of the liquid will fall

C

May rise or fall depending on the nature

D

The temperature remains unaffected

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The correct Answer is:
B
In the process of evaporation, high energy molecules leave the surface of liquid, hence average kinetic energy and consequently the temperature of liquid falls.
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