At 90°C, the vapor pressure of methylbenzene is 53.3 kPa and that of 1,2-dimethylbenzene is 20.0 kPa. What is the composition of a liquid mixture that boils at 90°C when the pressure is 0.50 atm? What is the composition of the vapor produced?

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At 90°C, the vapor pressure of methylbenzene is 53.3 kPa and that of 1,2-dimethylbenzene is
20.0 kPa. What is the composition of a liquid mixture that boils at 90°C when the pressure is
0.50 atm? What is the composition of the vapor produced?

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