The vapour pressure of pure benzene C6H6 at 50oC is 268 torr.How many moles of non-volatile solute per mole of benzene is required to prepare a solution of benzene having a vapour pressure of 167 torr at 50oC?
A
0.377
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B
0.605
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C
0.623
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D
0.395
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Solution
The correct option is A 0.377 p=PoBχB (B= benzene acts as solvent) χB=167268=0.623 χsolute=1−χB=0.377