On 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?
Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
Sugar crystals in cold water
Sugar crystals in hot water
Powdered sugar in cold water
Powdered sugar in hot water
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The Correct Option isD
Solution and Explanation
Powdered sugar has large surface area and thus, dissolves faster in hot water. As solution feels cool to touch, dissolution is endothermic so, dissolution will be favoured at high temperature.