Question

Liquids A and B form ideal solution over the entire range of composition. At temperature T, equimolar binary solution of liquids A and B has vapour pressure 45 Torr. At the same temperature, a new solution of A and B having mole fractions x_A and x_B, respectively, has vapour pressure of 22.5 Torr. The value of x_A/x_B in the new solution is____.

(given that the vapour pressure of pure liquid A is 20 Torr at temperature T)

Answer 1

Answer: (19)
Solution:

=>22.5 torr = 20 x_A + 70 (1 – x_A)
= 70 – 50 x_A