Q.

Acetone (BP 329K) and CS2 (BP 320 K) are mixed in a definite composition so that the mixture of the two behave like a pure liquid and boils at 312 K, then it is

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a

Rectified spirit

b

Not an Azeotrope

c

Maximum boiling azeotrope

d

Minimum boiling azeotrope

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Option(b) is correct.

We know that the solutions which show large positive deviations from Raoult's law form maximum boiling azeotropes.

The boiling point of Acetone=329 K

The Boiling point of CS2= 320 K

Boiling point of solution=312K(given)

BpAcetone ,BpCS2> Bpsoln

Therefore, Acetone and CS2 forms maximum boiling azeotropes.

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Acetone (BP 329K) and CS2 (BP 320 K) are mixed in a definite composition so that the mixture of the two behave like a pure liquid and boils at 312 K, then it is