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Which of the following statements about the composition of the vapour over an ideal 1 : 1 molar mixture of benzene and toluene is correct ? Assume that the temperature is constant at 25°C. (Given, Vapour Pressure Data at 25°C, benzene = 12.8 kPa, tol…

Which of the following statements about the composition of the vapour over an ideal 1 : 1 molar mixture of benzene and toluene is correct ? Assume that the temperature is constant at 25°C. (Given, Vapour Pressure Data at 25°C, benzene = 12.8 kPa, toluene = 3.85 kPa)

1. The vapour will contain a higher percentage of benzene.

2. The vapour will contain a higher percentage of toluene.

3. The vapour will contain equal amounts of benzene and toluene.

4. Not enough information is given to make a prediction.

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Answer: 1. The vapour will contain a higher percentage of benzene.

Key idea: the component with the higher vapour pressure is more volatile and has a larger mole fraction in the vapour (Raoult's and Dalton's laws).

For 1 : 1 mixture, \(x=0.5\):

\(p_B=0.5\times12.8=6.4\) kPa and \(p_T=0.5\times3.85=1.925\) kPa.

$$y_B=\frac{6.4}{6.4+1.925}=0.77$$

The vapour is richer in benzene (about 77%), so option 1.

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