The boiling points of pure components of a binary system ________________ with increase in total pressure of the system ?

Correct answer: B. Increases

  • A. Decreases
  • B. Increases
  • C. Remains unchanged
  • D. May increase or decrease, depends on the system

Explanation

A pure liquid boils when its vapour pressure equals the system pressure. Since vapour pressure rises with temperature, a higher total pressure requires a higher boiling temperature.

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