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Why is the vapour pressure of an aqueous solution of glucose lower than that of water?

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In pure liquid water, molecules of water cover the entire surface. When a non-volatile solute is dissolved in water, it replaces part of the surface water molecules. As a result, the number of solvent molecules which can escape also gets reduced and thus, the vapour pressure of the solution reduces.

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