NEET2025ChemistrySolutionsActual
5 moles of liquid X and 10 moles of liquid Y make a solution having a vapour pressure of 70 torr. The vapour pressures of pure X and Y are 63 torr and 78 torr respectively. Which of the following is true regarding the described solution?
Options
- AThe solution shows positive deviation.
- BThe solution shows negative deviation.
- CThe solution is ideal.
- DThe solution has volume greater than the sum of individual volumes.
Correct answer
B. The solution shows negative deviation.
Step-by-step solution
array cc X & Y n_x=5 & n_y=10 P_x^0=63 & P_y^0=78 array aligned & aligned & P_ s( calc.) =P_x^0 x_x+P_y^0 X_y & = 63 5 15 +78 10 15 & =21+52 & =73 & P_ s (obs.) =70 & P_ s (obs.) P_ s (calc.) aligned & -ve deviation aligned