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A 0.1 m solution of K2SO4 in water has freezing point of -0.43 °C. What is the value of van’t Hoff factor if Kf for water is 1.86 K kg mol-1? |
Answer» Given : m = 0.1 m, ΔTf = 0 – (-0.43) = 0.43 °C Kf = 1.86 K kg mol-1, i = ? ΔTf = i × Kf × m ∴ i = \(\frac{ΔT_f}{K_f\times m}\) = \(\frac{0.43}{1.86\times 0.1}\) = 2.312 ∴ van’t Hoff factor = i = 2.312 |
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