Question

The vapour pressure of pure liquids a and b are 450 and 700 mm hg respectively find out the composition

Answer 1

Answer: Therefore, xB = 1 - xA

= 1 - 0.4

= 0.6

Now, PA = PAo xA

= 450 × 0.4

= 180 mm of Hg

and PB = PBo xB

= 700 × 0.6

= 420 mm of Hg

Now, in the vapour phase: Mole fraction of liquid A = PA / (PA + PB )

=180 / (180+420)

= 180/600

= 0.30

And, mole fraction of liquid B = 1 - 0.30

= 0.70

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