When can the equation Psolution=Xwater in solution(Ppure water) be used? (i.e. What are its limitations?)

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When can the equation Psolution=Xwater in solution(Ppure water) be used? (i.e. What are its limitations?)
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The equation given is,

=> Psolution = Xwater X Ppure water 

where Psolution = vapour pressure of solution

Xwater = Mole fraction of water in solution 

And Ppure water = vapour pressure of pure water.

 

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