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An ideal solution has two components A and B. A is more volatile than B, i.e., PA>PB and also PA>Ptotal. If XA and YA are mole fractions of components A in liquid and vapour phases, then :

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XA=YA
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XA>YA
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XA<YA
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Data insufficient
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Solution

The correct option is C XA<YA
According to Raoult's law, the partial pressure of a component of solution is equal to its mole fraction in the solution multiplied by its vapour pressure in pure state.
Hence, PA=PoAXA ......(1)
According to Dalton law of partial pressures, the partial pressure of a component of a gas is equal to the product of the total pressure and mole fraction of the gas in gaseous state.
PA=PTYA ......(2)
Combining equations (1) and (2) we get PoAXA=PTYA
But PoA>PT
Hence, XA<YA

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