Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Vapour pressure of a solution containing non-volatile solute is
A
more than the vapour pressure of a solvent
B
less than the vapour pressure of solvent
C
equal to the vapour pressure of solvent
D
none
Answer
less than the vapour pressure of solvent
Explanation
Solution
Addition of non-volatile solute always lowers the vapour pressure.