The correct option is B The solution mixture shows positive deviation from Raoult's law.
Given,
Pure vapour pressure of cyclohexane, p∘A=280 mm HgPure vapour pressure of ethanol, p∘A=168 mm Hg
Mole fraction of cyclohexane, XA=0.32∴Mole fraction of ethanol, XB=1−0.32=0.68
By Raoult's law
Total vapour pressure of solution,
PT=XA.p∘A+XB.p∘B
PT=280×0.32+168×0.68
=203.84 mm Hg
For the solution to be an ideal one, the vapour pressure should be 203.84 mm as calculated from Raoult's law but the given value of vapour pressure is 250 mm, so the solution is not ideal. It violates the Raoult's law. Hence, it is an non-Ideal solution.
In given solution mixture,
PT>XA.p∘A+XB.p∘B
250 mm Hg>203.84 mm Hg
Thus, the given mixture shows positive deviation from the Raoult's law.
Cyclohexane-Ethanol interaction is less than the Ethanol-Ethanol and the Cyclohexane-Cyclohexane interaction.