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A vacuum pump was used to pump out air from the glass immersed in liquids as shown below After sometime the level of water rose to position X. Mark Y the corresponding position for the paraffin level. Give a reason for your answer.

Answer Text:
Paraffin is less dense than water hence occupies a longer column to balance pressure due to water column.