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What does the vapor pressure of solvent containing a non-volatile solute, in a closed system directly vary with?(a) Mole fraction of solute(b) Mole fraction of solvent(c) Molarity of solute(d) Molarity of solventI have been asked this question in quiz.Enquiry is from Vapour Pressure of Liquid Solutions topic in portion Solutions of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct option is (b) Mole fraction of SOLVENT

Easiest explanation: More the solute, lower is the vapor pressure of the solvent when compared to that when it is in its purest form. In case of greater amount of non-volatile solute, more solvent can be added to RAISE the vapor pressure. THEREFORE, it is ALWAYS DIRECTLY proportional to the mole fraction of the solvent.



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