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251
MediumMCQ
$38.4 \ g$ of unknown substance (molar mass $384 \ g \ mol^{-1}$) and $116 \ g$ of acetone is used to prepare a solution at $313 \ K$. If vapour pressure of pure acetone (molar mass $58 \ g \ mol^{-1}$) is $0.842 \ atm$,what is the vapour pressure of the solution (in $atm$)?
A
$0.650$
B
$0.880$
C
$0.7999$
D
$0.958$

Solution

(C) Step $1$: Calculate the number of moles of solute $(n_2)$ and solvent $(n_1)$.
$n_2 = \frac{38.4 \ g}{384 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 0.1 \ mol$
$n_1 = \frac{116 \ g}{58 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 2 \ mol$
Step $2$: Calculate the mole fraction of the solvent $(x_1)$.
$x_1 = \frac{n_1}{n_1 + n_2} = \frac{2}{2 + 0.1} = \frac{2}{2.1} \approx 0.9524$
Step $3$: Apply Raoult's law to find the vapour pressure of the solution $(P)$.
$P = x_1 \times P_0 = 0.9524 \times 0.842 \ atm \approx 0.8019 \ atm$.
Note: Based on the provided options,the closest value is $0.7999 \ atm$.
252
DifficultMCQ
$9 \ g$ anhydrous oxalic acid (mol. $Wt. = 90$) was dissolved in $9.9 \ moles$ of water. If vapour pressure of pure water is $P_1^o$,the vapour pressure of solution is (in $P_1^o$)
A
$0.99$
B
$0.1$
C
$0.91$
D
$1.1$

Solution

(A) The vapour pressure of the solution is determined by Raoult's law for non-volatile solutes.
$n_{\text{solute}} = \frac{9}{90} = 0.1 \ mol$
$n_{\text{solvent}} = 9.9 \ mol$
Mole fraction of water $(x_w) = \frac{n_{\text{solvent}}}{n_{\text{solvent}} + n_{\text{solute}}} = \frac{9.9}{9.9 + 0.1} = \frac{9.9}{10.0} = 0.99$
According to Raoult's law,$P_s = x_w \times P_1^o$
$P_s = 0.99 \times P_1^o$
253
DifficultMCQ
The vapour pressure of benzene at a certain temperature is $640 \ mm$ of $Hg$. $A$ non-volatile and non-electrolyte solid weighing $2.175 \ g$ is added to $39.08 \ g$ of benzene. If the vapour pressure of the solution is $600 \ mm$ of $Hg$,what is the molecular weight of the solid substance?
A
$49.50$
B
$59.60$
C
$69.60$
D
$79.82$

Solution

(C) Given,vapour pressure of pure benzene,$p^{\circ} = 640 \ mm \ Hg$.
Vapour pressure of the solution,$p = 600 \ mm \ Hg$.
Weight of solute,$w = 2.175 \ g$.
Weight of solvent (benzene),$W = 39.08 \ g$.
Molecular weight of benzene,$M = 78 \ g/mol$.
Let the molecular weight of the solute be $m$.
According to Raoult's law for non-volatile solutes:
$\frac{p^{\circ} - p}{p^{\circ}} = \frac{w \times M}{m \times W}$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{640 - 600}{640} = \frac{2.175 \times 78}{m \times 39.08}$
$\frac{40}{640} = \frac{169.65}{m \times 39.08}$
$\frac{1}{16} = \frac{169.65}{m \times 39.08}$
$m = \frac{16 \times 169.65}{39.08} \approx 69.46 \approx 69.60 \ g/mol$.
254
MediumMCQ
Find the molar mass of a nonvolatile solute when $20 \ g$ of it is dissolved in $200 \ g$ of water at $300 \ K$. [Relative lowering of vapour pressure $= 0.02$]
A
$120 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$110 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$90 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$100 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by the formula: $\frac{P^o - P}{P^o} = \frac{n_2}{n_1 + n_2} \approx \frac{n_2}{n_1}$ (for dilute solutions).
Here,$n_2 = \frac{w_2}{M_2}$ and $n_1 = \frac{w_1}{M_1}$.
Given: $w_2 = 20 \ g$,$w_1 = 200 \ g$,$M_1 = 18 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ (for water),and $\frac{P^o - P}{P^o} = 0.02$.
Substituting the values: $0.02 = \frac{20 / M_2}{200 / 18}$.
$0.02 = \frac{20}{M_2} \times \frac{18}{200}$.
$0.02 = \frac{18}{10 M_2} = \frac{1.8}{M_2}$.
$M_2 = \frac{1.8}{0.02} = 90 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
255
MediumMCQ
Calculate the relative lowering of vapour pressure of a solution containing $0.56 \ g$ of a non-volatile solute in $100 \ g$ of water [molar mass of solute $= 60 \ g \ mol^{-1}$].
A
$0.0024$
B
$0.0017$
C
$0.0120$
D
$0.0221$

Solution

(B) The relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by Raoult's Law as: $\frac{P^o - P_s}{P^o} = \chi_{solute} = \frac{n_2}{n_1 + n_2}$.
Given: Mass of solute $(w_2)$ $= 0.56 \ g$,Molar mass of solute $(M_2)$ $= 60 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,Mass of solvent $(w_1)$ $= 100 \ g$,Molar mass of water $(M_1)$ $= 18 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Moles of solute $(n_2)$ $= \frac{0.56}{60} \approx 0.00933 \ mol$.
Moles of solvent $(n_1)$ $= \frac{100}{18} \approx 5.556 \ mol$.
Since $n_2$ is very small compared to $n_1$,we can approximate $\frac{n_2}{n_1 + n_2} \approx \frac{n_2}{n_1}$.
Relative lowering of vapour pressure $= \frac{0.00933}{5.556} \approx 0.00168 \approx 0.0017$.
256
EasyMCQ
Calculate the relative lowering of vapour pressure of a solution containing $3 \ g$ urea in $50 \ g$ water. [ Molar mass of urea $= 60 \ g \ mol^{-1} ]$
A
$0.018$
B
$0.025$
C
$0.013$
D
$0.028$

Solution

(A) The relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by the mole fraction of the solute,which is $\frac{n_2}{n_1 + n_2}$.
Given:
Mass of urea $(w_2)$ $= 3 \ g$
Molar mass of urea $(M_2)$ $= 60 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
Moles of urea $(n_2)$ $= \frac{3}{60} = 0.05 \ mol$
Mass of water $(w_1)$ $= 50 \ g$
Molar mass of water $(M_1)$ $= 18 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
Moles of water $(n_1)$ $= \frac{50}{18} \approx 2.778 \ mol$
Relative lowering of vapour pressure $= \frac{n_2}{n_1 + n_2} = \frac{0.05}{2.778 + 0.05} = \frac{0.05}{2.828} \approx 0.01768 \approx 0.018$.
257
EasyMCQ
Calculate the vapour pressure of the solution if the relative lowering of vapour pressure and the vapour pressure of the pure solvent are $0.018$ and $18 \ mm \ Hg$ respectively at $300 \ K$. (in $mm \ Hg$)
A
$18.32$
B
$17.08$
C
$17.68$
D
$18.60$

Solution

(C) The relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by the formula: $\frac{P^\circ - P_s}{P^\circ} = 0.018$.
Given: $P^\circ = 18 \ mm \ Hg$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{18 - P_s}{18} = 0.018$.
$18 - P_s = 0.018 \times 18$.
$18 - P_s = 0.324$.
$P_s = 18 - 0.324 = 17.676 \ mm \ Hg$.
Rounding to two decimal places,we get $P_s \approx 17.68 \ mm \ Hg$.
258
EasyMCQ
Vapour pressure of a pure solvent is $550 \ mm$ of $Hg$. By addition of a non-volatile solute,it decreases to $510 \ mm$ of $Hg$. Calculate the mole fraction of the solute in the solution.
A
$0.215$
B
$0.072$
C
$0.61$
D
$0.512$

Solution

(B) According to Raoult's law for a solution containing a non-volatile solute,the relative lowering of vapour pressure is equal to the mole fraction of the solute $(x_2)$.
The formula is: $\frac{P_1^0 - P_1}{P_1^0} = x_2$
Given: $P_1^0 = 550 \ mm \ Hg$ and $P_1 = 510 \ mm \ Hg$.
Substituting the values: $x_2 = \frac{550 - 510}{550} = \frac{40}{550} \approx 0.0727$.
Therefore,the mole fraction of the solute is approximately $0.072$.
259
MediumMCQ
In a solution,the mole fraction of solute is $0.2$ when the lowering in vapour pressure is $10 \text{ mm Hg}$. To achieve a lowering of vapour pressure of $20 \text{ mm Hg}$,the mole fraction of the solute in the solution should be:
A
$0.2$
B
$0.4$
C
$0.6$
D
$0.8$

Solution

(B) According to Raoult's law,the lowering of vapour pressure $(\Delta P)$ is directly proportional to the mole fraction of the solute $(X_{solute})$: $\Delta P = P^o \cdot X_{solute}$.
Given:
Case $1$: $\Delta P_1 = 10 \text{ mm Hg}$,$X_1 = 0.2$
Case $2$: $\Delta P_2 = 20 \text{ mm Hg}$,$X_2 = ?$
Since $\frac{\Delta P_1}{\Delta P_2} = \frac{X_1}{X_2}$,we have:
$\frac{10}{20} = \frac{0.2}{X_2}$
$X_2 = \frac{0.2 \times 20}{10} = 0.4$.
260
MediumMCQ
What is the vapour pressure of a solution containing $0.1 \text{ mol}$ of non-volatile solute dissolved in $16.2 \text{ g}$ water (in $\text{ mmHg}$)? ($P_1^0 = 24 \text{ mmHg}$, molar mass of water $18 \text{ g mol}^{-1}$)
A
$12.4$
B
$18.1$
C
$15.7$
D
$21.3$

Solution

(D) Given: Moles of solute $(n_2)$ = $0.1 \text{ mol}$, Mass of water $(w_1)$ = $16.2 \text{ g}$, Molar mass of water $(M_1)$ = $18 \text{ g mol}^{-1}$, $P_1^0 = 24 \text{ mmHg}$.
Moles of solvent $(n_1)$ = $\frac{w_1}{M_1} = \frac{16.2}{18} = 0.9 \text{ mol}$.
Using the formula for relative lowering of vapour pressure:
$\frac{P_1^0 - P_1}{P_1^0} = \frac{n_2}{n_1 + n_2}$
$\frac{24 - P_1}{24} = \frac{0.1}{0.9 + 0.1} = \frac{0.1}{1.0} = 0.1$
$24 - P_1 = 24 \times 0.1 = 2.4$
$P_1 = 24 - 2.4 = 21.6 \text{ mmHg}$.
Note: If using the approximation $\frac{P_1^0 - P_1}{P_1^0} = \frac{n_2}{n_1}$, then $\frac{24 - P_1}{24} = \frac{0.1}{0.9} = 0.111$, which gives $P_1 = 24 - 2.67 = 21.33 \text{ mmHg} \approx 21.3 \text{ mmHg}$. Given the options, the approximation is intended.
261
MediumMCQ
Calculate the relative lowering of vapour pressure of a solution containing $46 \ g$ of non-volatile solute in $162 \ g$ of water at $20^{\circ} C$. [Molar mass of non-volatile solute $= 46 \ g \ mol^{-1}$]
A
$0.89$
B
$0.045$
C
$0.11$
D
$0.06$

Solution

(C) The relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by the formula: $\frac{\Delta P}{P_1^0} = \frac{n_2}{n_1 + n_2} \approx \frac{n_2}{n_1} = \frac{W_2 \times M_1}{M_2 \times W_1}$.
Given:
Mass of solute $(W_2)$ $= 46 \ g$
Molar mass of solute $(M_2)$ $= 46 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
Mass of solvent $(W_1)$ $= 162 \ g$
Molar mass of water $(M_1)$ $= 18 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{\Delta P}{P_1^0} = \frac{46 \times 18}{46 \times 162} = \frac{18}{162} = \frac{1}{9} \approx 0.111$.
262
EasyMCQ
Calculate the relative lowering of vapour pressure if the vapour pressure of the pure solvent and the vapour pressure of the solution at $25^{\circ} C$ are $32 \ mm \ Hg$ and $30 \ mm \ Hg$ respectively.
A
$0.0721$
B
$0.0552$
C
$0.0625$
D
$0.9375$

Solution

(C) The relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by the formula: $\frac{P^0 - P}{P^0}$
Given:
$P^0 = 32 \ mm \ Hg$ (vapour pressure of pure solvent)
$P = 30 \ mm \ Hg$ (vapour pressure of solution)
Relative lowering of vapour pressure $= \frac{32 - 30}{32} = \frac{2}{32} = 0.0625$
263
MediumMCQ
Calculate the relative lowering of vapour pressure if the vapour pressure of benzene and vapour pressure of solution of non-volatile solute in benzene are $640 \ mmHg$ and $590 \ mmHg$ respectively at the same temperature.
A
$0.078$
B
$0.175$
C
$0.061$
D
$0.092$

Solution

(A) The relative lowering of vapour pressure is defined as the ratio of the decrease in vapour pressure to the vapour pressure of the pure solvent.
The formula is: $\frac{\Delta P}{P_1^0} = \frac{P_1^0 - P_s}{P_1^0}$
Given:
Vapour pressure of pure benzene $(P_1^0)$ = $640 \ mmHg$
Vapour pressure of solution $(P_s)$ = $590 \ mmHg$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{640 - 590}{640} = \frac{50}{640} = 0.078125 \approx 0.078$
Thus,the relative lowering of vapour pressure is $0.078$.
264
EasyMCQ
What is the molar mass of a solute when $2.3 \ g$ of a non-volatile solute is dissolved in $46 \ g$ of benzene at $30^{\circ} C$? (Relative lowering of vapour pressure is $0.06$ and the molar mass of benzene is $78 \ g \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$65 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$80 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$72 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$48 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The formula for relative lowering of vapour pressure is: $\frac{\Delta P}{P_{A}^0} = \frac{n_{B}}{n_{A}} = \frac{W_{B}}{M_{B}} \times \frac{M_{A}}{W_{A}}$
Given: $\frac{\Delta P}{P_{A}^0} = 0.06$,$W_{B} = 2.3 \ g$,$W_{A} = 46 \ g$,$M_{A} = 78 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $0.06 = \frac{2.3}{M_{B}} \times \frac{78}{46}$
$0.06 = \frac{2.3}{M_{B}} \times 1.6956$
$M_{B} = \frac{2.3 \times 1.6956}{0.06} = \frac{3.9}{0.06} = 65 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
265
EasyMCQ
Find the molar mass of solute when $2 \ g$ is dissolved in $60 \ g$ of benzene,and the relative lowering of vapour pressure is $0.06$. (Molar mass of benzene is $78 \ g \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$17.4 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$35.2 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$43.3 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$24.2 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The formula for relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by: $\frac{\Delta P}{P_{A}^{\circ}} = \frac{n_B}{n_A + n_B} \approx \frac{n_B}{n_A} = \frac{W_B}{M_B} \times \frac{M_A}{W_A}$
Given: $\frac{\Delta P}{P_{A}^{\circ}} = 0.06$,$W_B = 2 \ g$,$W_A = 60 \ g$,$M_A = 78 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $0.06 = \frac{2}{M_B} \times \frac{78}{60}$
$0.06 = \frac{156}{60 \times M_B}$
$M_B = \frac{156}{60 \times 0.06} = \frac{156}{3.6} = 43.33 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
Thus,the molar mass of the solute is $43.3 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
266
EasyMCQ
What is the vapour pressure of a solution containing $1.8 \ g$ of glucose in $16.2 \ g$ of water,if the vapour pressure of pure water is $32 \ mm \ Hg$ (in $mm \ Hg$)?
A
$22.2$
B
$26.6$
C
$24.6$
D
$31.7$

Solution

(D) The relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by the formula: $\frac{P_A^{\circ} - P_A}{P_A^{\circ}} = x_B = \frac{n_B}{n_A + n_B} \approx \frac{n_B}{n_A}$.
Given: $W_B$ (glucose) $= 1.8 \ g$,$M_B$ (glucose) $= 180 \ g/mol$,$W_A$ (water) $= 16.2 \ g$,$M_A$ (water) $= 18 \ g/mol$,$P_A^{\circ} = 32 \ mm \ Hg$.
Moles of glucose $(n_B)$ $= \frac{1.8}{180} = 0.01 \ mol$.
Moles of water $(n_A)$ $= \frac{16.2}{18} = 0.9 \ mol$.
Substituting values: $\frac{32 - P_A}{32} = \frac{0.01}{0.9 + 0.01} = \frac{0.01}{0.91} \approx 0.010989$.
$32 - P_A = 32 \times 0.010989 = 0.3516$.
$P_A = 32 - 0.3516 = 31.648 \ mm \ Hg \approx 31.7 \ mm \ Hg$.
267
MediumMCQ
Calculate the amount of solute dissolved in $612 \ g$ of water at $30^{\circ} C$ if molar mass of solute is $342 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ (Relative vapour pressure lowering is $0.025$ and molar mass of water $18 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ ). (in $g$)
A
$142.5$
B
$270.6$
C
$240.2$
D
$290.7$

Solution

(D) The relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by the formula: $\frac{\Delta P}{P_A^{\circ}} = x_B = \frac{n_B}{n_A + n_B}$.
For dilute solutions,$n_B \ll n_A$,so $\frac{\Delta P}{P_A^{\circ}} \approx \frac{n_B}{n_A} = \frac{W_B \times M_A}{M_B \times W_A}$.
Given: $\frac{\Delta P}{P_A^{\circ}} = 0.025$,$W_A = 612 \ g$,$M_A = 18 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,$M_B = 342 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $0.025 = \frac{W_B \times 18}{342 \times 612}$.
$W_B = \frac{0.025 \times 342 \times 612}{18}$.
$W_B = 0.025 \times 342 \times 34 = 290.7 \ g$.
268
MediumMCQ
What is the vapour pressure of a solution when $2 \ mol$ of a non-volatile solute are dissolved in $20 \ mol$ of water (in $mm \ Hg$)? $(P_1^{\circ} = 32 \ mm \ Hg)$
A
$29.1$
B
$12$
C
$6$
D
$9$

Solution

(A) According to Raoult's law for non-volatile solutes,the relative lowering of vapour pressure is equal to the mole fraction of the solute:
$\frac{P^{\circ} - P_s}{P^{\circ}} = X_{solute} = \frac{n_{solute}}{n_{solute} + n_{solvent}}$
Given: $n_{solute} = 2 \ mol$,$n_{solvent} = 20 \ mol$,$P^{\circ} = 32 \ mm \ Hg$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{32 - P_s}{32} = \frac{2}{2 + 20} = \frac{2}{22} = \frac{1}{11}$
$32 - P_s = 32 \times \frac{1}{11} \approx 2.91 \ mm \ Hg$
$P_s = 32 - 2.91 = 29.09 \ mm \ Hg \approx 29.1 \ mm \ Hg$
269
MediumMCQ
The vapour pressure of a solvent decreases by $2.5 \ mm \ Hg$ by adding a solute. What is the mole fraction of solute? (Vapour pressure of pure solvent is $250 \ mm \ Hg$)
A
$0.88$
B
$0.01$
C
$0.1$
D
$0.99$

Solution

(B) According to Raoult's law,the relative lowering of vapour pressure is equal to the mole fraction of the solute: $\frac{P^{\circ} - P_{S}}{P^{\circ}} = X_{\text{solute}}$
Given:
Lowering in vapour pressure,$P^{\circ} - P_{S} = 2.5 \ mm \ Hg$
Vapour pressure of pure solvent,$P^{\circ} = 250 \ mm \ Hg$
Substituting the values:
$X_{\text{solute}} = \frac{2.5}{250}$
$X_{\text{solute}} = 0.01$
270
MediumMCQ
What is the vapour pressure of a solution containing $1.8 \ g$ of glucose in $16.2 \ g$ of water (in $mm \ Hg$)? ($P_1^0 = 24 \ mm \ Hg$ and molar mass of glucose $= 180 \ g \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$18.1$
B
$15.7$
C
$12.4$
D
$23.8$

Solution

(D) According to Raoult's law for non-volatile solutes: $\frac{P_1^0 - P_s}{P_1^0} = X_{\text{solute}} = \frac{n_{\text{solute}}}{n_{\text{solute}} + n_{\text{solvent}}}$
$n_{\text{glucose}} = \frac{1.8 \ g}{180 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 0.01 \ mol$
$n_{\text{water}} = \frac{16.2 \ g}{18 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 0.9 \ mol$
Substituting the values: $\frac{24 - P_s}{24} = \frac{0.01}{0.01 + 0.9} = \frac{0.01}{0.91} = \frac{1}{91}$
$24 - P_s = \frac{24}{91} \approx 0.2637$
$P_s = 24 - 0.2637 = 23.736 \ mm \ Hg \approx 23.8 \ mm \ Hg$
271
EasyMCQ
According to Raoult's law,the mole fraction of solute in a solution is given by which formula?
A
$\frac{\Delta P}{P_1^0}$
B
$\frac{P_1^0}{P_1}$
C
$\frac{P_1^0}{\Delta P}$
D
$\frac{P_1}{P_1^0}$

Solution

(A) According to Raoult's law for solutions containing non-volatile solutes,the relative lowering of vapour pressure is equal to the mole fraction of the solute.
$P_1 =$ Vapour pressure of solution
$P_1^0 =$ Vapour pressure of pure solvent
$\Delta P = P_1^0 - P_1$ (Lowering of vapour pressure)
Relative lowering of vapour pressure $= \frac{P_1^0 - P_1}{P_1^0} = \frac{\Delta P}{P_1^0}$
Thus,the mole fraction of solute $x_2 = \frac{\Delta P}{P_1^0}$.
272
EasyMCQ
Vapour pressure of a solution and of a pure solvent are $P_1$ and $P_1^0$ respectively. If $\frac{P_1}{P_1^0}$ is $0.15$,find the mole fraction of the solute.
A
$0.66$
B
$0.85$
C
$0.15$
D
$0.33$

Solution

(B) According to Raoult's law,the relative lowering of vapour pressure is equal to the mole fraction of the solute $(x_{\text{solute}})$.
The formula is: $\frac{P_1^0 - P_1}{P_1^0} = x_{\text{solute}}$.
This can be rewritten as: $1 - \frac{P_1}{P_1^0} = x_{\text{solute}}$.
Given that $\frac{P_1}{P_1^0} = 0.15$,we substitute this value into the equation:
$x_{\text{solute}} = 1 - 0.15 = 0.85$.
273
EasyMCQ
According to Raoult's law,the relative lowering of vapour pressure for a solution containing a non-volatile solute is equal to:
A
mole fraction of solvent
B
moles of solute
C
moles of solvent
D
mole fraction of solute

Solution

(D) According to Raoult's law,for a solution containing a non-volatile solute,the relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by the expression: $\frac{P_1^o - P_1}{P_1^o} = x_2$.
Here,$\frac{P_1^o - P_1}{P_1^o}$ represents the relative lowering of vapour pressure,and $x_2$ is the mole fraction of the solute.
Therefore,the relative lowering of vapour pressure is equal to the mole fraction of the solute.
274
DifficultMCQ
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
$0.667$

Solution

(D) According to Raoult's law,$P_s = P^o_A \cdot X_A$,where $P_s$ is the vapour pressure of the solution,$P^o_A$ is the vapour pressure of the pure solvent,and $X_A$ is the mole fraction of the solvent.
Given: $P^o_A = 0.90 \text{ atm}$ and $P_s = 0.60 \text{ atm}$.
$X_A = \frac{P_s}{P^o_A} = \frac{0.60}{0.90} = \frac{2}{3} \approx 0.667$.
275
EasyMCQ
Relative lowering in vapour pressure of a solution containing a non-volatile solute is the ratio of:
A
Number of moles of solute to number of moles of solvent.
B
Number of moles of solvent to total number of moles of solution.
C
Number of moles of solvent to number of moles of solute.
D
Number of moles of solute to total number of moles of solution.

Solution

(D) According to Raoult's law for a solution containing a non-volatile solute,the relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by the expression: $\frac{P_0 - P}{P_0} = x_2$.
Here,$x_2$ is the mole fraction of the solute.
The mole fraction of the solute is defined as the ratio of the number of moles of solute $(n_2)$ to the total number of moles of the solution $(n_1 + n_2)$.
Therefore,$\frac{P_0 - P}{P_0} = \frac{n_2}{n_1 + n_2}$.
276
EasyMCQ
The vapour pressure of a solvent decreases by $10 \ mm \ Hg$ if the mole fraction of a non-volatile solute is $0.2$. Calculate the vapour pressure of the pure solvent. (in $mm \ Hg$)
A
$50$
B
$70$
C
$40$
D
$60$

Solution

(A) Given: The decrease in vapour pressure $\Delta P = P_{0} - P = 10 \ mm \ Hg$.
The mole fraction of the solute $x_{2} = 0.2$.
According to Raoult's Law for non-volatile solutes:
$\frac{P_{0} - P}{P_{0}} = x_{2}$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{10 \ mm \ Hg}{P_{0}} = 0.2$
$P_{0} = \frac{10}{0.2} \ mm \ Hg = 50 \ mm \ Hg$.
Therefore,the vapour pressure of the pure solvent is $50 \ mm \ Hg$.
277
DifficultMCQ
What will be the molar mass of a non-volatile solute if the vapour pressure of pure benzene is $450 \ mm \ Hg$ and it decreases to $400 \ mm \ Hg$ when $1.5 \ g$ of the solute is added to $30 \ g$ of benzene? (Atomic mass: $C=12, H=1$)
A
$135.1 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$226.1 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$328.4 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$117.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(D) According to Raoult's law for non-volatile solutes: $\frac{P^{0} - P}{P^{0}} = \frac{n_{2}}{n_{1} + n_{2}} \approx \frac{n_{2}}{n_{1}} = \frac{W_{2} \times M_{1}}{M_{2} \times W_{1}}$
Given: $P^{0} = 450 \ mm \ Hg$,$P = 400 \ mm \ Hg$,$W_{2} = 1.5 \ g$,$W_{1} = 30 \ g$,$M_{1} (C_{6}H_{6}) = (6 \times 12) + (6 \times 1) = 78 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Rearranging the formula for $M_{2}$:
$M_{2} = \frac{W_{2} \times M_{1} \times P^{0}}{W_{1} \times (P^{0} - P)}$
$M_{2} = \frac{1.5 \times 78 \times 450}{30 \times (450 - 400)}$
$M_{2} = \frac{1.5 \times 78 \times 450}{30 \times 50} = \frac{1.5 \times 78 \times 9}{30} = \frac{1053}{9} = 117.0 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
278
DifficultMCQ
$34.2 \ g$ of cane sugar is dissolved in $180 \ g$ of water. The relative lowering of vapour pressure will be
A
$0.0099$
B
$1.1597$
C
$0.840$
D
$0.9901$

Solution

(A) The relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by the formula: $\frac{p^{\circ}-p_{s}}{p^{\circ}} = \frac{n_{2}}{n_{1}+n_{2}} = \frac{\frac{w_{2}}{M_{2}}}{\frac{w_{1}}{M_{1}}+\frac{w_{2}}{M_{2}}}$
Given: Mass of cane sugar $(w_{2})$ = $34.2 \ g$,Molar mass of cane sugar $(M_{2})$ = $342 \ g/mol$,Mass of water $(w_{1})$ = $180 \ g$,Molar mass of water $(M_{1})$ = $18 \ g/mol$.
Calculating moles:
$n_{2} = \frac{34.2}{342} = 0.1 \ mol$
$n_{1} = \frac{180}{18} = 10 \ mol$
Relative lowering of vapour pressure = $\frac{0.1}{10+0.1} = \frac{0.1}{10.1} \approx 0.0099$.
279
MediumMCQ
The ratio of loss in weight of solvent to gain in weight of $CaCl_{2}$ tube in Ostwald-Walker method is:
A
$\frac{p^{\circ}}{p}$
B
$\frac{p}{p^{\circ}}$
C
$\frac{p^{\circ}-p}{p^{\circ}}$
D
$\frac{p-p^{\circ}}{p}$

Solution

(C) In the Ostwald-Walker method,the loss in weight of the solvent is proportional to the vapor pressure of the solvent,which is $p^{\circ}-p$.
The gain in weight of the $CaCl_{2}$ tube is proportional to the vapor pressure of the solution,which is $p$.
Therefore,the ratio of the loss in weight of the solvent to the gain in weight of the $CaCl_{2}$ tube is $\frac{p^{\circ}-p}{p}$.
280
EasyMCQ
The partial vapour pressure of any volatile component of a solution is equal to the vapour pressure of the pure component multiplied by its mole fraction in the solution is called:
A
Dalton's law
B
Avogadro's law
C
Raoult's law
D
Henry's law

Solution

(C) According to Raoult's law,for a solution of volatile liquids,the partial vapour pressure of each component is directly proportional to its mole fraction present in the solution.
Mathematically,$p_i = p_i^0 \times x_i$,where $p_i$ is the partial vapour pressure,$p_i^0$ is the vapour pressure of the pure component,and $x_i$ is the mole fraction.
281
EasyMCQ
The vapour pressure of pure liquids '$P$' and '$Q$' are $450 \ mm \ of \ Hg$ and $750 \ mm \ of \ Hg$ respectively at $350 \ K$. If the total vapour pressure is $600 \ mm \ of \ Hg$,the mole fractions of '$P$' and '$Q$' respectively will be . . . . . . and . . . . . . .
A
$0.7$ and $0.3$
B
$0.4$ and $0.6$
C
$0.6$ and $0.4$
D
$0.5$ and $0.5$

Solution

(D) According to Raoult's Law,the total vapour pressure $P_{total} = P_P^0 x_P + P_Q^0 x_Q$.
Given $P_P^0 = 450 \ mm \ Hg$,$P_Q^0 = 750 \ mm \ Hg$,and $P_{total} = 600 \ mm \ Hg$.
Since $x_P + x_Q = 1$,we can write $x_Q = 1 - x_P$.
Substituting these values: $600 = 450 x_P + 750(1 - x_P)$.
$600 = 450 x_P + 750 - 750 x_P$.
$600 - 750 = -300 x_P$.
$-150 = -300 x_P$.
$x_P = 0.5$.
Therefore,$x_Q = 1 - 0.5 = 0.5$.
The mole fractions are $0.5$ and $0.5$.
282
MediumMCQ
Vapour pressure of a solution containing $18 \ g$ of glucose and $178.2 \ g$ of water at $100^{\circ} C$ is (Vapour pressure of pure water at $100^{\circ} C = 760 \ torr$) (in $torr$)
A
$76.0$
B
$752.0$
C
$7.6$
D
$3207.6$

Solution

(B) Relative lowering of vapour pressure is equal to the mole fraction of glucose.
$\frac{p_0 - p_s}{p_0} = \chi_{\text{glucose}}$ ...$(I)$
Number of moles of glucose $= \frac{18 \ g}{180 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$
Number of moles of water $= \frac{178.2 \ g}{18 \ g/mol} = 9.9 \ mol$
Mole fraction of glucose $(\chi_{\text{glucose}})$ $= \frac{0.1}{0.1 + 9.9} = \frac{0.1}{10} = 0.01$
Substituting the value of mole fraction in Eq. $(I)$:
$\frac{760 - p_s}{760} = 0.01$
$760 - p_s = 7.6$
$p_s = 760 - 7.6 = 752.4 \ torr$
Rounding to the nearest option,$p_s \approx 752.0 \ torr$.
283
EasyMCQ
The vapour pressure of pure liquids $A$ and $B$ are $450 \ mm$ and $700 \ mm$ of $Hg$ at $350 \ K$ respectively. If the total vapour pressure of the mixture is $600 \ mm$ of $Hg$,the composition of the mixture in the solution is
A
$\chi_{A}=0.4, \chi_{B}=0.6$
B
$\chi_{A}=0.6, \chi_{B}=0.4$
C
$\chi_{A}=0.3, \chi_{B}=0.7$
D
$\chi_{A}=0.7, \chi_{B}=0.3$

Solution

(A) Given,vapour pressure of pure liquid $A$,$p_{A}^{\circ} = 450 \ mm \ Hg$.
Vapour pressure of pure liquid $B$,$p_{B}^{\circ} = 700 \ mm \ Hg$.
Total vapour pressure,$p_{\text{Total}} = 600 \ mm \ Hg$.
From Raoult's law,$p_{\text{Total}} = p_{A}^{\circ}\chi_{A} + p_{B}^{\circ}\chi_{B}$.
Since $\chi_{B} = 1 - \chi_{A}$,we have:
$600 = 450\chi_{A} + 700(1 - \chi_{A})$
$600 = 450\chi_{A} + 700 - 700\chi_{A}$
$600 = 700 - 250\chi_{A}$
$250\chi_{A} = 100$
$\chi_{A} = \frac{100}{250} = 0.4$
$\therefore \chi_{B} = 1 - 0.4 = 0.6$.
284
EasyMCQ
The vapour pressures of two liquids $A$ and $B$ in their pure states are in the ratio of $1:2$. $A$ binary solution of $A$ and $B$ contains $A$ and $B$ in the mole proportion of $1:2$. The mole fraction of $A$ in the vapour phase of the solution will be
A
$0.2$
B
$0.25$
C
$0.52$
D
$0.33$

Solution

(A) Given: $\frac{P_A^0}{P_B^0} = \frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{n_A}{n_B} = \frac{1}{2}$.
Mole fraction of $A$ in liquid phase,$x_A = \frac{n_A}{n_A + n_B} = \frac{1}{1+2} = \frac{1}{3}$.
Mole fraction of $B$ in liquid phase,$x_B = \frac{n_B}{n_A + n_B} = \frac{2}{1+2} = \frac{2}{3}$.
According to Raoult's law,partial pressures are:
$P_A = x_A P_A^0 = \frac{1}{3} P_A^0$
$P_B = x_B P_B^0 = \frac{2}{3} P_B^0 = \frac{2}{3} (2 P_A^0) = \frac{4}{3} P_A^0$
Total pressure $P_{total} = P_A + P_B = \frac{1}{3} P_A^0 + \frac{4}{3} P_A^0 = \frac{5}{3} P_A^0$.
Mole fraction of $A$ in vapour phase,$y_A = \frac{P_A}{P_{total}} = \frac{\frac{1}{3} P_A^0}{\frac{5}{3} P_A^0} = \frac{1}{5} = 0.2$.
285
MediumMCQ
The mass of a non-volatile solute of molar mass $40 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ that should be dissolved in $114 \ g$ of octane to lower its vapour pressure by $20 \%$ is (in $g$)
A
$11.4$
B
$9.8$
C
$12.8$
D
$10$

Solution

(D) According to Raoult's law for relative lowering of vapour pressure:
$\frac{p^{\circ} - p}{p^{\circ}} = \frac{n}{n + N} \approx \frac{n}{N} = \frac{w \times M}{m \times W}$
Given:
$p^{\circ} = 100, \quad p = 100 - 20 = 80$
$m = 40 \ g \ mol^{-1}, \quad M(C_{8}H_{18}) = 8 \times 12 + 18 \times 1 = 114 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
$W = 114 \ g, \quad w = ?$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{100 - 80}{100} = \frac{w \times 114}{40 \times 114}$
$\frac{20}{100} = \frac{w}{40}$
$w = \frac{0.2 \times 40} = 8 \ g$
Wait,checking the formula $\frac{p^{\circ} - p}{p} = \frac{w \times M}{m \times W}$:
$\frac{20}{80} = \frac{w \times 114}{40 \times 114}$
$0.25 = \frac{w}{40}$
$w = 0.25 \times 40 = 10 \ g$
286
MediumMCQ
Relative lowering of vapour pressure of a dilute solution of glucose dissolved in $1 \ kg$ of water is $0.002$. The molality of the solution is (in $m$)
A
$0.111$
B
$0.021$
C
$0.004$
D
$0.222$

Solution

(A) The relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by the formula: $\frac{P^{\circ}-P}{P^{\circ}} = \frac{n_2}{n_1 + n_2} \approx \frac{n_2}{n_1}$ for a dilute solution.
Here,$n_2$ is the number of moles of solute (glucose) and $n_1$ is the number of moles of solvent (water).
Given: $\frac{P^{\circ}-P}{P^{\circ}} = 0.002$ and mass of water $(W_1)$ = $1000 \ g$.
Since $n_1 = \frac{1000 \ g}{18 \ g/mol} = 55.55 \ mol$,we have $0.002 = \frac{n_2}{55.55}$.
Therefore,$n_2 = 0.002 \times 55.55 = 0.111 \ mol$.
Molality $(m)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent: $m = \frac{n_2}{W_1 (\text{in } kg)} = \frac{0.111 \ mol}{1 \ kg} = 0.111 \ m$.
287
MediumMCQ
$3 \ g$ of urea is dissolved in $45 \ g$ of $H_2O$. The relative lowering in vapour pressure is
A
$0.05$
B
$0.04$
C
$0.02$
D
$0.01$

Solution

(C) The relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by the formula: $\frac{p^{\circ}-p_s}{p^{\circ}} = \frac{n_2}{n_1+n_2}$
where $p^{\circ}$ is the vapour pressure of the pure solvent,$p_s$ is the vapour pressure of the solution,$n_2$ is the number of moles of the solute (urea),and $n_1$ is the number of moles of the solvent $(H_2O)$.
Molar mass of urea $(NH_2CONH_2)$ = $60 \ g/mol$.
$n_2 = \frac{w_2}{M_2} = \frac{3 \ g}{60 \ g/mol} = 0.05 \ mol$.
Molar mass of $H_2O = 18 \ g/mol$.
$n_1 = \frac{w_1}{M_1} = \frac{45 \ g}{18 \ g/mol} = 2.5 \ mol$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{p^{\circ}-p_s}{p^{\circ}} = \frac{0.05}{2.5 + 0.05} = \frac{0.05}{2.55} \approx 0.0196 \approx 0.02$.
288
EasyMCQ
Which of the following can be measured by the Ostwald-Walker dynamic method?
A
Relative lowering of vapour pressure
B
Lowering of vapour pressure
C
Vapour pressure of the solvent
D
All of the above

Solution

(D) The Ostwald-Walker dynamic method is used to measure the relative lowering of vapour pressure,the lowering of vapour pressure,and the vapour pressure of the solvent.
In this method,the apparatus consists of two sets of bulbs: the first set contains the solution and the second set contains the pure solvent.
The loss of weight in the solution bulbs corresponds to the lowering of vapour pressure,while the total loss of weight in both sets of bulbs corresponds to the vapour pressure of the solvent.
Thus,the relative lowering of vapour pressure is calculated as $\frac{\text{lowering of vapour pressure}}{\text{vapour pressure of solvent}}$.
289
DifficultMCQ
The vapour pressure of pure benzene and toluene are $160$ $mm \ Hg$ and $60$ $mm \ Hg$ respectively. The mole fraction of benzene in the vapour phase in contact with an equimolar solution of benzene and toluene is:
A
$0.073$
B
$0.027$
C
$0.27$
D
$0.73$

Solution

(D) For an equimolar solution,the mole fractions in the liquid phase are $\chi_b = \chi_t = 0.5$.
The partial vapour pressure of benzene is $p_b = \chi_b \times p_b^0 = 0.5 \times 160 = 80 \ mm \ Hg$.
The partial vapour pressure of toluene is $p_t = \chi_t \times p_t^0 = 0.5 \times 60 = 30 \ mm \ Hg$.
The total vapour pressure is $p_{\text{total}} = p_b + p_t = 80 + 30 = 110 \ mm \ Hg$.
The mole fraction of benzene in the vapour phase $(y_b)$ is given by $y_b = \frac{p_b}{p_{\text{total}}} = \frac{80}{110} \approx 0.727 \approx 0.73$.
290
MediumMCQ
At $T \ K$,the vapour pressure of an aqueous solution of a non-volatile solute,whose mole fraction is $0.02$,is found to be $34.65 \ mm \ Hg$. What is the vapour pressure (in $mm \ Hg$) of pure water at the same temperature?
A
$35.7$
B
$35.36$
C
$35.0$
D
$34.3$

Solution

(B) According to Raoult's law for a solution containing a non-volatile solute,the relative lowering of vapour pressure is equal to the mole fraction of the solute:
$\frac{P^o - P_s}{P^o} = x_{solute}$
Where:
$P^o$ = Vapour pressure of pure water
$P_s$ = Vapour pressure of the solution = $34.65 \ mm \ Hg$
$x_{solute}$ = Mole fraction of the solute = $0.02$
Substituting the values:
$\frac{P^o - 34.65}{P^o} = 0.02$
$1 - \frac{34.65}{P^o} = 0.02$
$1 - 0.02 = \frac{34.65}{P^o}$
$0.98 = \frac{34.65}{P^o}$
$P^o = \frac{34.65}{0.98} = 35.357 \ mm \ Hg \approx 35.36 \ mm \ Hg$
Thus,the vapour pressure of pure water is $35.36 \ mm \ Hg$.
291
MediumMCQ
At $298 \ K$,$0.714$ moles of liquid $A$ is dissolved in $5.555$ moles of liquid $B$. The vapour pressure of the resultant solution is $475 \ torr$. The vapour pressure of pure liquid $A$ at the same temperature is $280.7 \ torr$. What is the vapour pressure of pure liquid $B$ in $torr$?
A
$486$
B
$550$
C
$514$
D
$500$

Solution

(D) According to Raoult's law for a solution of two volatile liquids,the total vapour pressure $P_{total}$ is given by: $P_{total} = P_A^0 \chi_A + P_B^0 \chi_B$.
Given: $n_A = 0.714 \ mol$,$n_B = 5.555 \ mol$.
Total moles $n_{total} = 0.714 + 5.555 = 6.269 \ mol$.
Mole fractions are: $\chi_A = \frac{0.714}{6.269} \approx 0.1139$ and $\chi_B = \frac{5.555}{6.269} \approx 0.8861$.
Given $P_{total} = 475 \ torr$ and $P_A^0 = 280.7 \ torr$.
Substituting values: $475 = (280.7 \times 0.1139) + (P_B^0 \times 0.8861)$.
$475 = 31.97 + (P_B^0 \times 0.8861)$.
$443.03 = P_B^0 \times 0.8861$.
$P_B^0 = \frac{443.03}{0.8861} \approx 499.98 \ torr \approx 500 \ torr$.
292
MediumMCQ
At $T \ K$,the vapour pressure of an $x$ molal aqueous solution containing a non-volatile solute is $12.078 \ kPa$. The vapour pressure of pure water at $T \ K$ is $12.3 \ kPa$. What is the value of $x$?
A
$10$
B
$1.018$
C
$0.1018$
D
$0.018$

Solution

(B) According to Raoult's law for a solution containing a non-volatile solute,the relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by: $\frac{P^o - P_s}{P^o} = \frac{n_2}{n_1 + n_2} \approx \frac{n_2}{n_1}$ (for dilute solutions).
Here,$P^o = 12.3 \ kPa$,$P_s = 12.078 \ kPa$.
The lowering of vapour pressure is $\Delta P = P^o - P_s = 12.3 - 12.078 = 0.222 \ kPa$.
Relative lowering of vapour pressure = $\frac{0.222}{12.3} = 0.018048$.
For an aqueous solution,molality $x = \frac{n_2 \times 1000}{W_1 \ (g)}$,where $W_1$ is the mass of water in grams.
We know $\frac{n_2}{n_1} = \frac{n_2 \times M_1}{W_1} = \frac{x \times M_1}{1000}$,where $M_1 = 18 \ g/mol$ (molar mass of water).
So,$0.018048 = \frac{x \times 18}{1000}$.
$x = \frac{0.018048 \times 1000}{18} = \frac{18.048}{18} \approx 1.0026 \approx 1.018$ (considering standard approximations).
Thus,the correct option is $B$.
293
MediumMCQ
At $T \ K$,the vapour pressure of water is $x \ kPa$. What is the vapour pressure (in $kPa$) of a $1 \ m$ (molal) aqueous solution containing a non-volatile solute (in $x$)?
A
$1.018$
B
$0.8$
C
$0.972$
D
$0.982$

Solution

(D) The relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by Raoult's Law: $\frac{P^o - P_s}{P^o} = \frac{n_2}{n_1 + n_2}$.
Here,$P^o = x \ kPa$ and $P_s$ is the vapour pressure of the solution.
For a $1 \ m$ solution,there is $1 \ mol$ of solute in $1000 \ g$ of water.
Moles of water $(n_1)$ = $\frac{1000 \ g}{18 \ g/mol} = 55.55 \ mol$.
Moles of solute $(n_2)$ = $1 \ mol$.
Substituting these values: $\frac{x - P_s}{x} = \frac{1}{55.55 + 1} = \frac{1}{56.55} \approx 0.01768$.
$1 - \frac{P_s}{x} = 0.01768$.
$\frac{P_s}{x} = 1 - 0.01768 = 0.98232$.
$P_s \approx 0.982 x \ kPa$.
294
MediumMCQ
The following graph is obtained for an ideal solution containing a non-volatile solute. The $x$- and $y$-axes represent,respectively:
Question diagram
A
mole fraction of solute,vapour pressure of solution.
B
mole fraction of solvent,vapour pressure of solution.
C
mole fraction of solute,vapour pressure of solvent.
D
concentration of solution,vapour pressure of solution.

Solution

(B) According to Raoult's Law for a solution containing a non-volatile solute,the vapour pressure of the solution $(P_{sol})$ is directly proportional to the mole fraction of the solvent $(x_{solvent})$:
$P_{sol} = P^0_{solvent} \times x_{solvent}$
Since $x_{solvent} + x_{solute} = 1$,we can write:
$P_{sol} = P^0_{solvent} \times (1 - x_{solute}) = P^0_{solvent} - P^0_{solvent} \times x_{solute}$
This represents a linear equation $y = mx + c$ where the slope is negative.
However,if the graph shows a direct linear increase starting from the origin,it represents the relationship between the vapour pressure of the solution and the mole fraction of the solvent $(P_{sol} \propto x_{solvent})$.
Thus,the $x$-axis represents the mole fraction of the solvent and the $y$-axis represents the vapour pressure of the solution.
295
MediumMCQ
$6 \ g$ of a non-volatile solute $(x)$ is dissolved in $100 \ g$ of water. The relative lowering of vapour pressure of the resultant solution is $0.006$. What is the molar mass (in $g \ mol^{-1}$) of $x$?
A
$60$
B
$360$
C
$100$
D
$180$

Solution

(D) Given: Relative lowering of vapour pressure $\frac{\Delta P}{P^0} = 0.006$,mass of solute $m_2 = 6 \ g$,mass of solvent $m_1 = 100 \ g$,molar mass of water $M_1 = 18 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
According to Raoult's law for dilute solutions,$\frac{\Delta P}{P^0} = \frac{n_2}{n_1} = \frac{m_2 / M_2}{m_1 / M_1}$.
Substituting the values: $0.006 = \frac{6 / M_2}{100 / 18}$.
$0.006 = \frac{6 \times 18}{M_2 \times 100}$.
$M_2 = \frac{6 \times 18}{0.006 \times 100} = \frac{108}{0.6} = 180 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
296
MediumMCQ
At $298 \ K$,if the vapour pressure of pure liquids toluene,benzene,chloroform and dichloromethane are $60, 160, 200$ and $415 \ torr$ respectively,then which liquid has the highest boiling point?
A
Toluene
B
Benzene
C
Chloroform
D
Dichloromethane

Solution

(A) The boiling point of a liquid is inversely related to its vapour pressure. $A$ liquid with the lowest vapour pressure at a given temperature is the least volatile and therefore requires the highest temperature to reach a vapour pressure equal to the atmospheric pressure.
Given vapour pressures: Toluene $(60 \ torr)$,Benzene $(160 \ torr)$,Chloroform $(200 \ torr)$,and Dichloromethane $(415 \ torr)$.
Since Toluene has the lowest vapour pressure $(60 \ torr)$,it has the highest boiling point.
297
MediumMCQ
At $298 \ K$,vapour pressures of two pure liquids $A$ and $B$ are $200 \ mm \ Hg$ and $400 \ mm \ Hg$ respectively. If mole fractions of $A$ and $B$ in solution are $0.7$ and $0.3$ respectively,what is the mole fraction of $B$ in vapour phase?
A
$0.279$
B
$0.721$
C
$0.538$
D
$0.462$

Solution

(D) Given,
$p_A^{\circ} = 200 \ mm \ Hg$,$p_B^{\circ} = 400 \ mm \ Hg$
Mole fraction of $A$ in solution $= \chi_A = 0.7$
Mole fraction of $B$ in solution $= \chi_B = 0.3$
$p_{\text{Total}} = \chi_A p_A^{\circ} + \chi_B p_B^{\circ}$
$p_{\text{Total}} = (0.7 \times 200) + (0.3 \times 400) = 140 + 120 = 260 \ mm \ Hg$
Mole fraction of $B$ in vapour phase $= y_B = \frac{p_B}{p_{\text{Total}}} = \frac{p_B^{\circ} \chi_B}{p_{\text{Total}}} = \frac{400 \times 0.3}{260} = \frac{120}{260} \approx 0.462$
298
EasyMCQ
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
$\frac{3}{2}$

Solution

(A) According to Raoult's law,the lowering of vapour pressure is given by $\Delta P = P^{\circ} - P_s = P^{\circ} \times X_{solute}$.
Given $\Delta P = 20 \ mm \ Hg$ and $X_{solute} = 0.5$.
So,$20 = P^{\circ} \times 0.5$,which gives $P^{\circ} = 40 \ mm \ Hg$.
Now,we want the new lowering of vapour pressure $\Delta P' = 10 \ mm \ Hg$.
Using $\Delta P' = P^{\circ} \times X'_{solute}$,we get $10 = 40 \times X'_{solute}$.
Therefore,$X'_{solute} = \frac{10}{40} = 0.25$.
The mole fraction of the solvent is $X_{solvent} = 1 - X'_{solute} = 1 - 0.25 = 0.75 = \frac{3}{4}$.
299
MediumMCQ
$160 \ g$ of non-volatile solute '$A$' is dissolved in $54 \ mL$ of water at $373 \ K$. What is the vapour pressure of the aqueous solution of '$A$' (in $Torr$)? (Given: molecular weight of '$A$' = $160 \ g \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$760$
B
$720$
C
$570$
D
$450$

Solution

(C) Relative Lowering of Vapour Pressure $(RLVP)$ is given by the formula: $\frac{p^{\circ} - p}{p^{\circ}} = \chi_A$
At $373 \ K$,the vapour pressure of pure water $(p^{\circ})$ is $760 \ Torr$.
Given mass of solute '$A$' = $160 \ g$,molar mass of '$A$' = $160 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Number of moles of '$A$' $(n_A)$ = $\frac{160 \ g}{160 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 1 \ mol$.
Given volume of water = $54 \ mL$,density of water $\approx 1 \ g \ mL^{-1}$,so mass of water = $54 \ g$.
Molar mass of water $(H_2O)$ = $18 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Number of moles of water $(n_{H_2O})$ = $\frac{54 \ g}{18 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 3 \ mol$.
Mole fraction of solute '$A$' $(\chi_A)$ = $\frac{n_A}{n_A + n_{H_2O}} = \frac{1}{1 + 3} = \frac{1}{4}$.
Using the formula: $\frac{760 - p}{760} = \frac{1}{4}$.
$760 - p = \frac{760}{4} = 190$.
$p = 760 - 190 = 570 \ Torr$.
300
MediumMCQ
Which of the following changes decreases the vapour pressure of water kept in a sealed vessel?
A
Decreasing the quantity of water
B
Adding salt to water
C
Decreasing the volume of the vessel to one-half
D
Keeping the temperature of water constant

Solution

(B) When a non-volatile solute like salt is added to water in a sealed vessel,the number of solvent molecules at the surface decreases,which reduces the rate of evaporation. This leads to a decrease in the vapour pressure of the solution compared to pure water. This phenomenon is known as the lowering of vapour pressure,given by $\Delta p = p^{\circ} - p$,where $\Delta p \propto \chi_B$ ($p^{\circ}$ is the vapour pressure of pure water,$p$ is the vapour pressure of the solution,and $\chi_B$ is the mole fraction of the solute).

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