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Why is the vapous pressure of an aqueous solution of gulucose lower than that of water ?

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In pure water, the entire surface is occupied by water molecules which are volatile. On adding glucose, some water molecules on the surface are replaced by glucose molecules which are non-volatile. Hence, vapour pressure is lowered.
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