Equal masses, 5.00 g, of pentane (C₅H₁₂) and hexane (C₆H₁₄) are mixed. Calculate the vapour pressure of the resulting solution. The vapour pressures of pure pentane and hexane are 425 Torr and 151 Torr, respectively. Assume ideal behaviour. A) 291 Torr B) 284 Torr C) 317 Torr D) 300 Torr E) 342 Torr

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The Answer of Equal masses, 5.00 g, of pentane (C₅H₁₂) and hexane (C₆H₁₄) are mixed. Calculate the vapour pressure of the resulting solution. The vapour pressures of pure pentane and hexane are 425 Torr and 151 Torr, respectively. Assume ideal behaviour. A) 291 Torr B) 284 Torr C) 317 Torr D) 300 Torr E) 342 Torr

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