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Vapour pressure-temperature curves of pure solvent and a solution containing a non-volatile solute are shown in the figure. Select the correct statement(s) 

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a

Curve I represents the variation of vapour pressure of solution and II that of solvent with temperature

b

Gab ab represents vapour pressure of the solvent

c

Gap ab represents vapour pressure of the solution

d

Curve I and II represents the variation of vapour pressures of solvent and solution respectively with temperature

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Vapour pressure of solution containing non-volatile solute is always smaller than that of solvent. Points, a and b represent the boiling points of solvent and solution respectively (temperatures at which their V.P. = 1 atm each). 

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