Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solutions

Question:

Observe the given graph and identify the correct statement for the solution.

Options:

Component 2 is more volatile than Component 1.

Component 1 is more volatile than Component 2.

Boiling point of component 1 is lower than that of component 2.

Volatility of a component depends upon its mole fraction.

Correct Answer:

Component 2 is more volatile than Component 1.

Explanation:

Component 2 is more volatile than Component 1 because Po2 > Po1 i.e., vapour pressure in pure state of component 2 is more than vapour pressure in pure state of component 1.