The vapour pressure of benzene at a certain temperature is $640 \, mm$ of $Hg$. $A$ non-volatile and non-electrolyte solid weighing $2.175 \, g$ is added to $39.08 \, g$ of benzene. The vapour pressure of the solution is $600 \, mm$ of $Hg$. What is the molecular weight of the solid substance?

  • A
    $49.5$
  • B
    $59.6$
  • C
    $69.5$
  • D
    $79.8$

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