A solution of acetone in ethanol :

Shows a negative deviation from Raoult's law

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Shows a positive deviation from Raoult's law

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Behaves like a non-ideal solution

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Obeys Raoult's law

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Solution

The correct option is B Shows a positive deviation from Raoult's law
A solution of, acetone in ethanol shows a positive deviation from Raoult's law due to miscibility of these two liquids with the difference of polarity and length of hydrocarbon chain (breaking of H-bonding between the molecules of ethanol).

Hence, option $B$ is correct.

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