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An aqueous solution contains 25% acetic acid and 57% ethanol. The mole fraction of acetic acid, ethanol and water in order is given by

(A)0.16, 0.58, 0.37
(B)0.38, 0.47, 0.16
(C)0.16, 0.47, 0.38Correct
(D)0.38, 0.32, 0.14

Answer: (C)

Solution

In 100 g: acetic acid 25/60 = 0.417 mol, ethanol 57/46 = 1.239 mol, water 18/18 = 1.0 mol (total 2.656); mole fractions are 0.157,

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