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Which of the following binary mixtures will have the same composition in the liquid and vapour phase?

(i) Benzene – Toluene

(ii) Water-Nitric acid

(iii) Water-Ethanol

(iv) n-Hexane – n-Heptane

 

Correct Answers:

(ii) Water-Nitric acid

(iii) Water-Ethanol

Explanation: In a particular composition, the Water-Nitric acid and Water-Ethanol form an azeotropic mixture with similar concentrations in the vapor phase and the aqueous phase.