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An ideal solution was obtained by mixing methanol and ethanol. If the partial vapour pressures of methanol and ethanol are 2.8 and 4.2 kPa respectively, the mole fraction of methanol in the vapour at equilibrium is

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

Total pressure $P = 2.8 + 4.2 = 7.0$ kPa. Mole fraction of methanol in vapour $Y_{\text{methanol}} = \frac{P_{\text{methanol}}}{P} = \frac{2.8}{7.0} = 0.4$. Therefore, correct answer is B.

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