At triple point (for one component system), vapour pressure of solid as compared to that of liquid will be (A) More (B) Less (C) Same (D) More or less; depending on the system

At triple point (for one component system), vapour pressure of solid as
compared to that of liquid will be
(A) More
(B) Less
(C) Same
(D) More or less; depending on the system
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(C) Same
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