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  4. Assertion When methanol is added to water boiling point of water increases. Reason When a volatile solute is added to a volatile solvent, elevation in boiling point is observed.

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Q. Assertion When methanol is added to water boiling point of water increases.
Reason When a volatile solute is added to a volatile solvent, elevation in boiling point is observed.

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Solution:

When methanol is added to water boiling point of water decreases
When a more volatile solute is added to volatile solvent Vapour pressure of solvent increases.