An open beaker of water in equilibrium with

Question:

An open beaker of water in equilibrium with water vapour is in a sealed container. When a few grams of glucose are added to the beaker of water, the rate at which water molecules :

  1. leaves the vapour increases

  2. leaves the solution increases

  3. leaves the solution decreases

  4. leaves the vapour decreases


Correct Option: 1

Solution:

With addition of solute in solvent, surface area for vapourisation decreases causes lowering in vapour pressure

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