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When realisation expenses are paid by the firm on behalf of a partner, such expenses are debited to:

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✅ Correct Option: 1

If a partner has agreed to bear realisation expenses but the firm actually pays them, the firm is only acting on his behalf. The amount is therefore charged to that partner: Partner's Capital A/c Dr., To Bank A/c. Realisation A/c is debited only where the expense is the firm's own responsibility.

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