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The number of degree of freedom for an azeotropic mixture of ethanol and water in vapour-liquid equilibrium, is

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The number of degree of freedom for an azeotropic mixture of ethanol and water in vapour-liquid equilibrium, is
  • A3
  • B1
  • C2
  • D0
Correct answer: B

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For an azeotropic mixture since the composition of a constituent remains same in vapour and liquid one of the variable to define the system reduces.
So, f=C−∅+2
Given number of components =2, number of phases =2
So, degree of freedom =1