The vapor pressures of pure acetone and pure water at 25°C are 230 and 23.8 mmHg, respectively. Which of the below ideal solutions made by mixing different ratios of acetone and water has the lowest total vapor pressure at 25°C? Select one: a. 10/1 acetone to water b. 1/10 acetone to water  c. 2/1 acetone to water d. 1/2 acetone to water e. 1/1 acetone to water

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The vapor pressures of pure acetone and pure water at 25°C are 230 and 23.8 mmHg, respectively. Which of the below ideal solutions made by mixing different ratios of acetone and water has the lowest total vapor pressure at 25°C?

Select one:
a.

10/1 acetone to water

b.

1/10 acetone to water 

c.

2/1 acetone to water

d.

1/2 acetone to water

e.

1/1 acetone to water

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