Solutions Question 311

Question: The vapour pressure of a solution of the liquids A ( P=80 mm Hg and xA=0.4 ) and B ( P=120 mm Hg and XB=0.6 ) is found to be 100mm Hg. It shows that the solution exhibits

Options:

A) positive deviation from ideal behaviour

B) negative deviation from ideal behaviour

C) ideal behaviour

D) positive deviation for lower cone. and negative for higher cone.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Ptotal=PA0×XA+PB0×XB

=80.0×0.4+120.0×0.6=104mm Hg The observed Ptotal is 100 mm Hg which is less than 104 mm Hg. Hence the solution shows negative deviation.



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