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Two liquids X and Y form an ideal solution. At 300 K, vapour pressure of the solution containing 1 mol of X and 3 mol of Y is 550 mm of Hg. At the same temp, if 1 mole of Y is further added to this solution, vapour prossure of the solution increases by 10 mm Hg. Vapour pressure of X and Y in their pure state will be, respectively:

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300 and 400
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400 and 600
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500 and 600
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200 and 300
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Solution

The correct option is B 400 and 600
Ptotal=[PAxA+PBxB]550=PA×14+PB×34PA+3PB=550×4
In second case
Ptotal=PA×15+PB×45PA+4PB=560×5
Subtract (i) from (ii)
PB=600;PA=400

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