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How does the presence of a non-volatile solute in a binary solution affect the vapor pressure of the solvent?
Options
- AIt increases the vapor pressure.
- BIt has no effect on the vapor pressure.
- CIt decreases the vapor pressure.
- DIt depends on the temperature.
Correct answer
C. It decreases the vapor pressure.
Step-by-step solution
The presence of a non-volatile solute in a binary solution decreases the vapor pressure of the solvent.