The vapour pressure of a solvent decreases by $10 \ mm \ Hg$ if the mole fraction of a non-volatile solute is $0.2$. Calculate the vapour pressure of the pure solvent. (in $mm \ Hg$)

  • A
    $50$
  • B
    $70$
  • C
    $40$
  • D
    $60$

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