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When concentration of a salt solution is increased,

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a

boiling point decreases, while vapour pressure increases

b

freezing point decreases, while vapour pressure increases

c

boiling point increases, while vapour pressure decreases

d

freezing point increases, while vapour pressure decreases

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Increase in the concentration of salt solution means more solute (salt) is present and hence, more surface sites are occupied by solute molecules, That's why vapour pressure decreases and a higher temperature is required to boil the solution, i.e. boiling point increases.

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When concentration of a salt solution is increased,