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The vapour pressure (VP) of a dilute sol...

The vapour pressure `(VP)` of a dilute solution of non-volatile solute is `P` and the `VP` of a pure solvent is `P^(@)`. The lowering of the `VP` is

A

`+ve`

B

`-ve`

C

`P//P^(@)`

D

`P^(@)//P`

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Lowering is always positive
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