The vapour pressure of a solvent decreases by $10 \ mm$ of mercury when a non-volatile solute is added to the solvent. The mole fraction of the solute in the solution is $0.2$. What should be the mole fraction of the solute if the decrease in the vapour pressure is to be $20 \ mm$ of mercury?

  • A
    $0.8$
  • B
    $0.6$
  • C
    $0.4$
  • D
    $0.2$

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