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For a dilute solution, Raoult's law stat...

For a dilute solution, Raoult's law states that

A

The lowering of vapour pressure is equal to the mole fraction of the solute

B

The relative lowering of vapour pressure is equal to the mole fraction of the solute

C

The relative lowering of vapour pressure is proportional to the amount of solute in the solution.

D

The vapour pressure of the solution is equal to the mole fraction of the solvent.

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The relative lowering of vapour pressure is equal to the mole fraction of the solute.
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