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Which of the following is the EXACT (non-approximated) mathematical formula for the relative lowering of vapour pressure (RLVP) that remains perfectly valid even for highly concentrated solutions?

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

The standard formula is $\frac{P^0_A - P_s}{P^0_A} = \frac{n_B}{n_A + n_B}$. By taking the reciprocal, subtracting 1, and re-inverting, it derives to the powerful exact formula: $\frac{P^0_A - P_s}{P_s} = \frac{n_B}{n_A}$. Using $P_s$ in the denominator removes the need for dilute approximations.

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