Solutions Question 119
Question: Which of the following is incorrect [J & K 2005]
Options:
A) Relative lowering of vapour pressure is independent
B) The vapour pressure is a colligative property
C) Vapour pressure of a solution is lower than the vapour pressure of the solvent
D) The relative lowering of vapour pressure is directly propertional to the original pressure
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
According to Raoult’s law, the relative lowering in vapour pressure of a dilute solution is equal to mole fraction of the solute present in the solution.