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Vapour pressure of a solvent containing nonvolatile solute is:

A

more than the vapour pressure of a solvent

B

less than the vapour pressure of solvent

C

equal to the vapour pressure of solvent

D

none

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The correct Answer is:
B
Vapour pressure decreases due to addition of nonvolatile solute:
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