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An azeotropic solution of two liquids has a boiling point lower than either of them when it:

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Shows a negative deviation from Raoult’s law
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Shows no deviation from Raoult’s law
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Shows positive deviation from Raoult’s law
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The correct option is C Shows positive deviation from Raoult’s law
When a solution shows positive deviation from Raoult's law, the intermolecular forces of solute - solvent are weaker than solute-solute and solvent-solvent interactions. The total vapour pressure of the solution is greater than the total vapour pressure of an ideal solution. Also, the vapour pressure of each component is greater than that predicted from Raoult's law. Hence, the azeotropic mixture of two liquids boils at a lower temperature than either of them.

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