AIIMS2001Chemistry-Solutions

AIIMS 2001 Chemistry Colligative Properties MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

Vapour pressure of benzene at 30°C is 121.8 mm. When 15 g of a non-volatile solute is dissolved in 250 g of benzene, its vapour pressure is decreased to 120.2 mm. The molecular weight of the solute is

A

35.67 g

B

356.7 g

C

432.8 g

D

502.7 g

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Using Raoult's law, the decrease in vapour pressure can be used to calculate the molar mass of the solute.

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