NEETChemistrySolutions
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): For a given solution of a non-volatile solute, the relative lowering of vapour pressure increases with temperature, while the absolute lowering of vapour pressure remains constant. Reason (R): The vapour pressure of a pure solvent increases with temperature, while the mole fraction of the solute in
Options
- ABoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- BBoth (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
- C(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
- D(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Correct answer
D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Step-by-step solution
Assertion (A) is not correct. According to Raoult's law, the relative lowering of vapour pressure ( P P^0 ) is equal to the mole fraction of the solute ( _ solute ). Since mole fraction does not depend on temperature, the relative lowering remains constant for a given solution. The absolute lowering of vapour pressure is P = P^0 _ solute . Since P^0 increases with temperature, P must increase with temperature. Reason (R) is correct. The vapour pressure of a pure solvent ( P^0 ) increases with an increase in tempera