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If the pressure of the vapor on top of an enclosed liquid is equal to the atmospheric pressure, what will be the temperature of the liquid enclosed?

A.

room temperature

B.

boiling point

C.

freezing point

D.

standard temperature

Correct answer is B

Liquid boils when its saturated vapor pressure is equal to the (external) atmospheric pressure.

I.e. Boiling point at 100°c