JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3so198
At 300K pure liquid A and pure liquid B have vapour pressures 300torr and 200torr. An equimolar liquid mixture of A and B is found experimentally to have a total vapour pressure of 215torr. Which conclusion is correct?
AThe mixture is ideal, with ΔmixH=0
BNegative deviation; A-B interactions are stronger than A-A and B-B interactions, and ΔmixH<0
CPositive deviation; A-B interactions are stronger than A-A and B-B interactions, and ΔmixH<0
DNegative deviation; A-B interactions are weaker than A-A and B-B interactions, and ΔmixH>0
Answer: B
The ideal value is Pideal=0.5(300)+0.5(200)=250torr. The observed 215torr is lower, so the deviation is negative. Lower escaping tendency means stronger A-B attraction, and heat is evolved on mixing, so ΔmixH<0.