The vapour pressure of a solvent decreases by $20 \ mm$ of $Hg$ when a non-volatile solute is added to the solvent. The mole fraction of the solute in the solution is $0.5$. What should be the mole fraction of the solvent for the decrease in the vapour pressure to be $10 \ mm$ of $Hg$?

  • A
    $\frac{3}{4}$
  • B
    $\frac{2}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{3}{2}$

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