ExamBro
ExamBro
KCET · Chemistry · Solutions

Vapour pressure of pure 'A' is \(70 \mathrm{~mm}\) of \(\mathrm{Hg}\) at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). It forms an ideal solution with ' \(B\) ' in which mole fraction of \(A\) is \(0.8\). If the vapour pressure of the solution is \(84 \mathrm{~mm}\) of \(\mathrm{Hg}\) at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), the vapour pressure of pure ' \(B\) ' at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is

  1. A \(28 \mathrm{~mm}\)
  2. B \(56 \mathrm{~mm}\)
  3. C \(70 \mathrm{~mm}\)
  4. D \(140 \mathrm{~mm}\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(D) \(140 \mathrm{~mm}\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

\(\mathrm{p}=\mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{A}}^{\circ} \mathrm{x}_{\mathrm{A}}+\mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{B}}^{\circ} \mathrm{x}_{\mathrm{B}}\)
\(\Rightarrow \quad 84=70 \times 0.8+\mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{B}}^{\circ} \times 0.2\)
\(84=56+\mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{B}}^{\circ} \times 0.2\)
\(\mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{B}}^{\circ}=\frac{28}{0.2}=140 \mathrm{~mm}\)