Which of the following changes decreases the vapour pressure of water kept in a sealed vessel?

  • A
    Decreasing the quantity of water
  • B
    Adding salt to water
  • C
    Decreasing the volume of the vessel to one-half
  • D
    Keeping the temperature of water constant

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