JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry Equilibrium JEE Main

If pressure is applied to the following equilibrium, Liquid ⇌ Vapour, the boiling point of the liquid:

(A)Will decrease
(B)Will increaseCorrect
(C)May not change
(D)Will not change

Answer: (B)

Solution

Increasing external/applied pressure raises the temperature at which vapour pressure equals that pressure, i.e. raises the boiling point.

Question ID VK-136143