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Which of the following statements about the composition of the vapour over an ideal molar mixture of benzene and toluene is correct? Assume that the temperature is constant at . (Given vapour pressure data at : benzene , toluene )

  1. A
    The vapour will contain a higher percentage of toluene.
  2. B
    The vapour will contain equal amounts of benzene and toluene.
  3. C
    Not enough information is given to make a prediction.
  4. D
    The vapour will contain a higher percentage of benzene.

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In an ideal solution, partial pressure . For a mixture, . Since benzene has a much higher partial pressure, the mole fraction in the vapour phase () will be higher for benzene.

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Which of the following statements about the composition of the vapour over an ideal molar mixture of benzene and toluene is correct? Assume that the temperature is constant at . (Given vapour pressure data at : benzene , toluene )
A
The vapour will contain a higher percentage of toluene.
B
The vapour will contain equal amounts of benzene and toluene.
C
Not enough information is given to make a prediction.
D
The vapour will contain a higher percentage of benzene.

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