The vapour pressures of two liquids $A$ and $B$ in their pure states are in the ratio of $1:2$. $A$ binary solution of $A$ and $B$ contains $A$ and $B$ in the mole proportion of $1:2$. The mole fraction of $A$ in the vapour phase of the solution will be

  • A
    $0.2$
  • B
    $0.25$
  • C
    $0.52$
  • D
    $0.33$

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