Question

A non ideal solution is prepared by mixing 30mL chloroform and 50 mL of acetone. The volume of the mixture is.

• A. 80 mL
• B. >80 mL
• C. <80 mL
• D. ≤80 mL

Answer 1

The correct option is C

<80 mL

Because of hydrogen bonding there will be an increase in forces of attraction in the solution eventually the molecules will be held more tightly. Therefore there will be decrease in volume of solution on mixing.