Read the Assertion and Reason below and choose the correct option. — Solutions and Colligative Properties Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

The vapour in equilibrium with an ideal liquid solution is always enriched in the more volatile component (Statement II). When this vapour is condensed to form the distillate, the resulting liquid is richer in the more volatile component compared to the original mixture. Consequently, this new mixture will have a higher overall vapour pressure and will boil at a lower temperature (Statement I). Both are true, and II explains I. Therefore, correct answer is A.