Step 1: Recall definitions.
For an ideal mixture, the enthalpy of mixing (\(\Delta_\text{mix} H\)) and the volume change on mixing (\(\Delta_\text{mix} V\)) are zero.
Step 2: Identify ideal behaviour.
Ideal behaviour occurs when molecules are similar in size and intermolecular interactions (e.g., dispersion forces) are comparable.
Step 3: Analyze each mixture.
- Ethyl chloride + ethyl bromide: Both are similar in molecular size and non-polar → ideal mixture.
- Ethanol + acetone: Strong hydrogen bonding → non-ideal, \(\Delta_\text{mix} H \neq 0\).
- Phenol + aniline: Strong hydrogen bonding → non-ideal.
- Chloroform + acetone: Dipole-dipole and hydrogen bonding → non-ideal.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Only ethyl chloride and ethyl bromide form an ideal mixture with
\[
\Delta_\text{mix} H = 0 \text{ and } \Delta_\text{mix} V = 0
\]