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H 2 O(s) ⎯→ H 2 O( λ )
This phase transition is carried out at constant temp and pressure then work done during the process:
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
During melting,
Volume of water decreases on melting ice ( 
).
At constant pressure,
Since 
,
But many exam conventions take work done by the system as 
, giving 
.
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