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A solution contains a mixture of pentane and hexane at room temperature. The solution has a vapor pressure of 258 torr. The vapor pressure of pure pentane is 425 torr and the vapor pressure of pure hexane is 151 torr at room temperature. What is the mole fraction of EACH component in the mixture?
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