A solution of two miscible liquids showing negative deviation from Raoult's law will have :
- (A)increased vapour pressure, increased boiling point
- (B)increased vapour pressure, decreased boiling point
- (C)decreased vapour pressure, decreased boiling point
- (D)decreased vapour pressure, increased boiling point✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
Negative deviation from Raoult's law means A–B interactions are stronger than the average of A–A and B–B interactions, which suppresses escape of molecules into the vapour phase:
A lower vapour pressure means a higher temperature is needed to reach the external pressure, so the boiling point increases. The solution shows decreased vapour pressure and increased boiling point.
A lower vapour pressure means a higher temperature is needed to reach the external pressure, so the boiling point increases. The solution shows decreased vapour pressure and increased boiling point.
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