The vapour pressure of a solvent $A$ is $0.80 \, atm$. When a non-volatile substance $B$ is added to this solvent its vapour pressure drops to $0.6 \, atm$. What is the mole fraction of $B$ in the solution?

  • A
    $0.25$
  • B
    $0.50$
  • C
    $0.75$
  • D
    $0.90$

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