Multiple choice

Which of the following characteristics is not possessed by an ideal solution:

  1. obeys Raoult’s law.

  2. volume change on mixing is not equal to zero.

  3. there should be no chemical reaction between solute and solvent.

  4. only very dilute solutions behave as ideal solutions.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In an ideal solution, the enthalpy change and volume change upon mixing are both zero. Therefore, stating that volume change is not equal to zero describes a non-ideal solution.

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