Interpret the correct statement for the following figure.

Question

Interpret the correct statement for the following figure. (A) Vapour pressure of the solution in beaker A is more than in the beaker B (B) Vapour pressure of the solution in beaker A is less than in the beaker B (C) Vapour pressure of the solution in both the beakers is same (D) None of the above

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Vapour pressure of pure solvent is higher than the vapour pressure of solution, because solute particles occupy some surface sites and hence, less surface is available for evaporation.

Q. Interpret the correct statement for the following figure.

Vapour pressure of the solution in beaker $A$ is more than in the beaker $B$

Vapour pressure of the solution in beaker $A$ is less than in the beaker $B$

Vapour pressure of the solution in both the beakers is same

None of the above

Vapour pressure of pure solvent is higher than the vapour pressure of solution, because solute particles occupy some surface sites and hence, less surface is available for evaporation.