What is the vapour pressure of a solution at 100∘C containing 18 g of water and 1.71 g of sucrose (non-volatile)? Given: Molecular formula of sucrose is C12H22O11
At 100∘C, vapour pressure of pure water is 1atm.
A
450.5torr
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B
756.2torr
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C
788.4torr
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D
415.3torr
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Solution
The correct option is B756.2torr Molecular mass of sucrose=(12×12)+(22×1)+(11×16)=342gmol−1
At100∘C,P∘solvent=1atm=760torr
When a non volatile solute is added to a volatile solvent, the vapour pressure of the solution is lowered as compared to pure solvent.
For dilute solutions, relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by : ΔPP∘solvent=χsucrose