The number of degree of freedom for an azeotropic mixture of ethanol and water in vapour-liquid equilibrium, is
A
3
B
1
C
2
D
0
Correct Answer: 1
For an azeotropic mixture since the composition of a constituent remains same in vapour and liquid one of the variable to define the system reduces.So, $$f = C - \emptyset + 2$$
Given number of components $$= 2,$$ number of phases $$= 2$$
So, degree of freedom $$= 1$$