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Chemistry Solution & Colligative Properties General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following is/are correct for an ideal binary solution of two volatile liquids (eg. benzene & toluene) ?

A
Its vapor is always richer in the more volatile component (compared to the liquid).
B
The liquid will gradually become richer in the less volatile component if such a mixture is boiled (distilled).
C
The PT (ie. the total pressure) above the solution will be the sum of the vapor pressures of the two pure components.
D
The boiling point of the solution will be less than the boiling points of the two components.

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(a, b)

PT = PA + PB PA0 + PB0

boiling point of the solution will be in between the boiling point of two liquids.

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