JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3so211
Benzene and toluene form an ideal solution. At a certain temperature the vapour pressures of pure benzene and pure toluene are 120torr and 40torr. A liquid mixture is prepared from 78g of benzene and 138g of toluene (molar masses: benzene 78, toluene 92gmol−1). The total vapour pressure of the mixture at this temperature, in torr, is
A88.0
B72.0
C68.9
D80.0
Answer: B
For an ideal solution P=xBpB0+xTpT0. Moles: benzene =1.00, toluene =138/92=1.50, so xB=0.40 and xT=0.60. Then P=0.40(120)+0.60(40)=72.0torr.