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What role does the molecular interaction play in a solution of alcohol and water?
Options
- AMolecular interaction in a solution of alcohol and water is negligible, and they do not affect each other's pr
- BMolecular interaction leads to complete separation of alcohol and water in a solution, with no mixing or inter
- CThere is strong hydrogen bonding in alcohol molecules as well as water molecules. On mixing the molecular inte
- DMolecular interaction causes alcohol and water to repel each other, preventing them from forming a solution.
Correct answer
C. There is strong hydrogen bonding in alcohol molecules as well as water molecules. On mixing the molecular inte
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) There is strong hydrogen bonding in alcohol molecules as well as water molecules. On mixing the molecular interactions are weakened. Hence, they show positive deviations from ideal behaviour. As a result, the solution will have higher vapour pressure and lower boiling point than that of water and alcohol.