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For a binary ideal liquid solution of A (having vapour pressure pA) and B (having vapour pressure pB), xA and yA are the mole fractions of A in liquid and vapour phases, respectively. Which of the following facts holds good?

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yA varies linearly with xA
b
yA varies linearly with 1/xA
c
1/yA varies linearly with xA
d
1/yA varies linearly with 1/xA

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Correct option is D

Suppose, xA and yA are the mole fractions of B in liquid and vapour phases, thus,

PA=PAxA=psol×yAPB=PBxB=psol×yBYAYB=PAPB×XAXB

Since

PA>PBYAYB>XAXB

Thus 1/yA varies linearly with 1/xA.

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