CBSE · Class 12 · Chemistry · SolutionsOn dissolving sugar in water at room temperature, solution feels cool to touch. Under which of the following cases dissolution of sugar will be most rapid?
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Powdered sugar in warm water dissolves most rapidly because powdered form provides a larger surface area for solute-solvent interactions, and warm water provides higher kinetic energy to overcome intermolecular forces.
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Option : Sugar crystals in cold water
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Option 1: Powdered sugar in cold water
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Option 2: Sugar crystals in warm water
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Option 3: Powdered sugar in warm water (Correct Answer)
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