Assume that benzene is insoluble in water. The normal boiling points of benzene and water are 80.1 and 100C respectively. At a pressure of 1 atm, the boiling point of a mixture of benzene and water is__________________?

A. 100C

B. Greater than 80.1C but less than 100C

C. Less than 80.1C

D. 80.1C

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