For an equimolar solution of n-pentane and n-hexane

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To solve the problem of an equimolar solution of n-pentane and n-hexane, the dew-point pressure at 120 F and the bubble-point temperature at 1 atm need to be calculated. Initial calculations provided saturation pressures of 1.52 atm for n-pentane and 0.51 atm for n-hexane. The discussion highlights the need to determine the K value for both components to proceed with calculating the vapor and liquid phase mole fractions. The law of Raoult is suggested as a relevant approach, but there is uncertainty regarding the availability of sufficient data for calculating the vapor fraction at 120 F and 0.9 atm, indicating that additional information, such as volume and total solution amount, may be necessary for a complete solution.
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For an equimolar solution of n-pentane and n-hexane, compute:
a) dew-point pressure at 120 F
b) bubble-point temperature at 1 atm
c) the vapor fraction at 120 F and 0.9 atm, and the mole fractions of the vapor and liquid phases

My attempt at a solution:
I calculated the saturation pressures of both pentane and hexane, 1.52 and 0.51, respectively. Now i don't know what to use for xi and yi. I think i need to compute the K value, but still, i am stuck. Can anyone help? thanks!
 
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I think that the law of Raoult is the one you want to use... but I am not certain that you have enough data for question c). I'd expect a volume and a total amount of solution given there.
 
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