JEE Main2009ChemistrySolutionsActual
A binary liquid solution is prepared by mixing n -heptane and ethanol. Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the behaviour of the solution?
Options
- AThe solution formed is an ideal solution
- BThe solution is non-ideal, showing +ve deviation from Raoult's law.
- CThe solution is non-ideal, showing -ve deviation from Raoult's law.
- Dn-heptane shows +ve deviation while ethanol shows -ve deviation from Raoult's law.
Correct answer
B. The solution is non-ideal, showing +ve deviation from Raoult's law.
Step-by-step solution
The interactions between n -heptane and ethanol are weaker than that in pure components.