COMEDK2019ChemistrySolutions
The lowering in vapour pressure is maximum for
Options
- A0.1 M urea
- B0.1 M NaCl
- C0.1 M MgCl ₂
- D0.1 M K ₄ [ Fe ( CN )₆ ]
Correct answer
D. 0.1 M K ₄ [ Fe ( CN )₆ ]
Step-by-step solution
Lowering in vapour pressure is a colligative property so, the number of particle (i.e. ion) increase, which results in decrease of vapour pressure. The lowering in vapour pressure is maximum for 0.1 M K ₄ [ Fe ( CN )₆ ] , as it dissociate into free ions i.e. four K ⁺ and one [ Fe ( CN )₆ ]⁻ .