Vapour pressure of solvent $A$ is $0.90 \text{ atm}$. When a non-volatile solute is added,the vapour pressure drops to $0.60 \text{ atm}$. What is the mole fraction of $A$ in the solution?

  • A
    $0.3$
  • B
    $0.333$
  • C
    $0.5$
  • D
    $0.667$

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