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A solution has a 1 : 4 mole ratio of pentane to hexane. The vapour pressure of the pure hydrocarbons at 20ºC are 440 mm

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Question
A solution has a 1 : 4 mole ratio of pentane to hexane. The vapour pressure of the pure hydrocarbons at 20ºC are 440 mm Hg for pentane and 120 mm Hg for hexane. The mole fraction of pentane in the vapour phase would be:

Answer

Option 1 0.786

Option 2 0.549

Option 3 0.478

Option 4

0.200  

Answer:

0.478

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