NEET Chemistry Colligative Properties MCQ Question
What effect does the presence of a non-volatile solute have on the vapour pressure of the solvent?
It lowers the vapour pressure of the solvent.
It increases the vapour pressure of the solvent.
It has no effect on the vapour pressure of the solvent.
It doubles the vapour pressure of the solvent.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The presence of a non-volatile solute in a solution lowers the vapour pressure of the solvent, which is described by Raoult’s law.
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