When a non-volatile solute is added to a pure solvent, which statement does not hold true?
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When a non-volatile solute is added to a pure solvent, which statement does not hold true?
- Vapour pressure of the solution becomes lower than the vapour pressure of the pure solvent.
- Rate of evaporation of the solvent is reduced.
- Solute does not affect the rate of condensation.
- None of these
Answer
(C) Solute does not affect the rate of condensation.
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