A gas ′X′ is dissolved in water at ′2′ bar pressure. Its mole fraction is 0.02 in solution. The mole fraction of water when the pressure of gas is doubled at the same temperature is:
A
0.04
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B
0.98
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C
0.96
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D
0.02
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Solution
The correct option is B0.96 P1=PoX1 2=0.02Po Let the pressure be doubled , P2 then, 4=PoX2 so we can write that : P1P2=X1X2 24=0.02X2 X2=0.02×42=0.04 now, Xwater=1−Xsolute Xwater=1−Xsolute=0.04=0.96