On adding a solute to a solvent having a vapour pressure of $0.80 \ atm$,the vapour pressure reduces to $0.60 \ atm$. The mole fraction of the solute is:

  • A
    $0.25$
  • B
    $0.75$
  • C
    $0.5$
  • D
    $0.33$

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