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Question

5 moles of liquid X and 10 moles of liquid Y make a solution having a total vapour pressure 70 torr. The vapour pressures of pure X and pure Y are 64 torr and 76 torr respectively. Which of the following is true regarding the described solution?

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The solution shows positive deviation The solution shows negative deviation Correct The solution is ideal The solution has volume greater than the sum of individual volumes

Explanation

The solution shows negative deviation correct as per chemistry principle.

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