Manipal MET2022ChemistrySolutions
In case of positive deviation from Raoult's law, the intermolecular attractive forces between the solute-solvent molecules as compared to those between the solute-solute and solvent-solvent molecules are
Options
- Aweaker
- Bstronger
- Csame
- Dindependent of intermolecular forces between solute-solvent molecules.
Correct answer
A. weaker
Step-by-step solution
In case of positive deviation from Raoult's law, the intermolecular attractive forces between the solute-solvent molecules are weaker than those between the solute-solute and solvent-solvent molecules. Therefore, it becomes easy for the solute/solvent molecules to escape from the solution than in pure state. This will increase the vapour pressure and results in positive deviation.