Question

When a substance is dissolved in a solvent the vapour pressure of the solvent is decreased. This results in:

• A. An increase in the b.p. of the solution
• B. A decrease in the b.p. of the solvent
• C. The solution having a higher freezing point than the solvent
• D. The solution having a lower osmotic pressure than the solvent

Answer 1

The correct option is A An increase in the b.p. of the solution