In a binary solution, mole fraction of solute is found to be 0.4. What could be the mole fraction of the solvent in the solution?
A
1
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B
0.4
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C
0.6
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D
0.3
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Solution
The correct option is C 0.6 Total mole fraction of solution = 1 Thus, for the binary solution; mole fraction of solute + mole fraction of solvent = 1 Therefore mole fraction of solvent = 1 - 0.4 = 0.6