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When a non-volatile solute is added to the solvent, the vapour pressure of the solvent decreases by 10 mm of Hg . The mole fraction of the solute in the solution is 0.2 . What would be the mole fraction of the solvent if decrease in vapour pressure is 20 mm of Hg ?

Options

  1. A0.8
  2. B0.4
  3. C0.2
  4. D0.6

Correct answer

D. 0.6

Step-by-step solution

aligned & P ^ - P X _ solute & and 10 0.2 & 20 0.4 & X _ solvent =1- X _ solute & =1-0.4 & =0.6 aligned

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