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ChemistryNEET 2025Concentration terms, Henry's and Raoult's laws

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5 moles of liquid X and 10 moles of liquid Y make a solution having a vapour pressure of 70 torr. The vapour pressures of pure X and Y are 63 torr and 78 torr respectively. Which of the following is true regarding the described solution?

  1. A.The solution shows positive deviation.
  2. B.The solution shows negative deviation.
  3. C.The solution is ideal.
  4. D.The solution has a volume greater than the sum of the individual volumes.

Solution

Raoult's law predicts torr. The observed 70 torr is lower, so the solution shows negative deviation (stronger A–B interactions).

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