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2 g of benzoic acid (C 6 H 5 COOH) dissolved in 25 g of benzene shows a depression in freezing point equal to 1.62 K. Molal depression constant for benzene is 4.9 K kg mol –1 . What is the percentage association of acid if it forms dimer in solution?
Options
- ADegree of association of benzoic acid in benzene is 86.4 %
- BDegree of association of benzoic acid in benzene is 99.2 %
- CDegree of association of benzoic acid in benzene is 35.4 %
- DDegree of association of benzoic acid in benzene is 91.4 %
Correct answer
B. Degree of association of benzoic acid in benzene is 99.2 %
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Degree of association of benzoic acid in benzene is 99.2 %