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Relative Lowering of Vapour Pressure

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Relative lowering of vapour pressure is directly proportional to

A

Mole fraction of solute

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Density of solution

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Mass of solvent

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Color of solution

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Solution

The correct option is A
Mole fraction of solute

Relative lowering of vapour pressure is directly proportional to mole fraction of solute. Hence it is a colligative property.

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