When a solid solute is dissolved in a volatile solvent to form a solution,then .......

  • A
    The vapour pressure increases.
  • B
    The rate of evaporation decreases.
  • C
    The vapour pressure of the pure solvent decreases.
  • D
    There is no equilibrium between vapour and liquid particles.

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| :--- | :--- |
| $0.10$ | $p_1$ |
| $0.25$ | $p_2$ |
| $0.01$ | $p_3$ |
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