The vapor pressure of benzene (C6H6) and toluene (C7H8) at 25 degrees Celcius are 95.1 and 28.4 mm Hg, respectively. A solution is prepared with a mole fraction of toluene of 0.550. What is the total vapor pressure above the solution?

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The vapor pressure of benzene (C6H6) and toluene (C7H8) at 25 degrees Celcius are 95.1 and 28.4 mm Hg, respectively. A solution is prepared with a mole fraction of toluene of 0.550. What is the total vapor pressure above the solution?

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