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  4. Statement 1: Water boils at higher temperature in pressure cooker. Statement 2: Increase in pressure leads to an increase in boiling point.

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Q. Statement 1 : Water boils at higher temperature in pressure cooker.
Statement 2 : Increase in pressure leads to an increase in boiling point.

Equilibrium

Solution:

Boiling of a liquid occurs when its vapour pressure becomes equal to atmospheric pressure.