A solution contains a mixture of pentane and hexane at room temperature. The solution has a vapor pressure of 255 torrtorr. Pure pentane and hexane have vapor pressures of 425 torrtorr and 151 torrtorr, respectively, at room temperature. What is the mole fraction of hexane?

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Finn Pierce

15 May, 18:52

A solution contains a mixture of pentane and hexane at room temperature. The solution has a vapor pressure of 255 torrtorr. Pure pentane and hexane have vapor pressures of 425 torrtorr and 151 torrtorr, respectively, at room temperature. What is the mole fraction of hexane?

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Jenna Cooke · Answer 1

The mole fraction of hexane is 0.6204

Explanation:

Obs: X hex = 1 - X pen

Ptot = P pen + P hex

Ptot = X pen P pen + X hex P hex - --> applying X hex = 1 - X pen

X pen = (Ptot - P hex) / (P pen - P hex)

X pen = (255 - 151) / (425 - 151) = 0.3795

X hex = 1 - X pen

X hex = 1 - 0.3795 = 0.6204