Chemistry-Raoult's Law

NEET Chemistry Raoult's Law Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): The lowering of vapour pressure by adding a non-volatile solute to a solvent results in a decrease in the freezing point of the solution. | Reason (R): According to Raoult's Law, the vapour pressure of a solution is directly proportional to the mole fraction of the solvent.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context explains that adding a non-volatile solute decreases the vapour pressure of the solution, leading to a lower freezing point. Raoult's Law explains this by stating the vapour pressure of the solution depends on the mole fraction of the solvent.

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