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In which of the following solutions will the Van’t Hoff Factor for the solute be lesser than 1?(a) Sodium chloride in water(b) Benzoic acid in benzene(c) Acetic acid in benzene(d) Phenol in benzeneThis question was addressed to me in semester exam.Question is from Abnormal Molar Masses in chapter Solutions of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct option is (a) SODIUM chloride in water

Explanation: The Van’t Hoff factor is LESS than 1 for solutes that dissociate in solution. In the given list, only sodium chloride dissociates in water whereas the remaining carboxylic ACIDS associate in benzene. HENCE, the value of the Van’t Hoff factor is lesser than 1 for a solution of sodium chloride in water.



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