NEET2025Chemistry-Solutions

NEET 2025 Chemistry Raoult's Law MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

5 moles of liquid X and 10 moles of liquid Y make a solution having a vapour pressure of 70 torr. The vapour pressures of pure X and Y are 63 torr and 78 torr respectively. Which of the following is true regarding the described solution?

A

The solution shows positive deviation.

B

The solution shows negative deviation.

C

The solution is ideal.

D

The solution has volume greater than the sum of individual volumes.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The observed vapour pressure is higher than expected for an ideal solution, indicating positive deviation from Raoult's Law.

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