JEE PHYSICS MCQ: THERMAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER

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The freezing point of the liquid decreases when pressure is increased, if the liquid

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Expands while freezing

Option A (Expands while freezing) is correct because increasing pressure favors the phase with smaller volume. If a liquid expands upon freezing, increased pressure will hinder freezing, thus decreasing the freezing point.

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