A solution is prepared from 64.4 g of a nonvolatile, nondissociating solute and 85.0 g of water. The vapor pressure of the solution at 60°C is 132 torr. The vapor pressure of water at 60°C is 150. torr. What is the molar mass of the solute?

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A solution is prepared from 64.4 g of a nonvolatile, nondissociating solute and 85.0 g of water. The vapor pressure of the solution at 60°C is 132 torr. The vapor pressure of water at 60°C is 150. torr. What is the molar mass of the solute?
a. 73.2 g/mol

b. 13.7 g/mol

c. 41.4 g/mol

d. 196 g/mol

e. 100.0 g/mol

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