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When non-volatile solute is assed to a pure solvent, the:

A

V.P. of solution becomes lower than the V.P. of pure solvent

B

rate of evaporation of solvent is reduced

C

solute does not affect the rate of condensation

D

rate of evaporation of solvent = rate of condensation of the solvent at equilibrium

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Refer theory (Relative lowering of vapour pressure).
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