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An aqueous solution of methanol in water...

An aqueous solution of methanol in water has vapour pressure

A

Equal to that of water

B

Equal to that of methanol

C

More than that of water

D

Less than that of water

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The correct Answer is:
C
Vapour pressure of methanol + Water mixture gt VP of `H_(2)O` but less that of methanol.
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