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What is the temperature at which the solid and liquid phases are at equilibrium?

(a) Normal melting point

(b) Bubble point

(c) Dew point

(d) Equilibrium point

I had been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

My doubt stems from Solid Liquid Equilibrium in portion Contact Equilibrium Separation Process of Food Processing Unit Operations

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Right option is (a) Normal melting point

For explanation: For any pure substance at atmospheric pressure, the temperature at which the solid and liquid phases are at equilibrium is called the normal freezing point or normal melting point of the component.

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