The pure vapour pressure of benzene (C6H6) is 745 torr; the pure vapour  pressure to toluene(C7H8) is 290 torr. What is the mole fraction of benzene in a  benzene/toluene mixture whose total vapour pressure is 500 torr? Give answer to 3dp.

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The pure vapour pressure of benzene (C6H6) is 745 torr; the pure vapour  pressure to toluene(C7H8) is 290 torr. What is the mole fraction of benzene in a  benzene/toluene mixture whose total vapour pressure is 500 torr? Give answer to 3dp.

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