Question

Assertion : A solution of phenol and aniline will show negative deviations from Raoult’s law.
Reason : In case of negative deviations from Raoult’s law, $A - B$ forces are stronger than $A -A$ and $B -B$ forces.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

It states that the partial vapor pressure of each component of an ideal mixture of liquids is equal to the vapour pressure of the pure component multiplied by its mole fraction in the mixture