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

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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 ?

(A) 0.4
(B) 0.6
(C) 0.2
(D) 0.8

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. vent if decrease in vapour pressure is 20 mm of Hg ? (1) 0.4 (2) 0.6 (3) 0.2 (4) 0.8 Ans. (2) Sol.  P P  = Xsolute P Ps – P = Xsolute ; P 10 = 0.2 P = 50 mm of Hg Further  P P  = Xsolute ; P 20 = Xsolute Xsolute = 20 = 2 = 0.4 Xsolvent = 1 – Xsolute = 1 – 0.4 = 0.6 | JEE(Main) 2025 | DATE : 23-01-2025 (SHIFT-2) | PAPER-1 | CHEMISTRY PAGE # 2

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