JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2020 - 2nd September Morning Slot - No. 14)

An open beaker of water in equilibrium with water vapour is in a sealed container. When a few grams of glucose are added to the beaker of water, the rate at which water molecules :
leaves the solution increases
leaves the vapour increases
leaves the vapour decreases
leaves the solution decreases

Explanation

With addition of solute in solvent, surface area for vapourisation decreases causes lowering in vapour pressure.

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