JEE Main20264 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistrySolutionsActual
At 27° C, 0.1 M, 1 L K₄[Fe(CN)₆] aqueous solution and 0.1 M, 1 L FeCl₃ aqueous solution are placed in a container separated by a semi permeable membrane AB. Assume complete dissociation of both the solutes. Which of the following statement is correct?
Options
- ABlue color is formed on both sides.
- BIonic solutes in aqueous solution can pass through semi-permeable membrane.
- CSolution on side ' y ' is hypotonic.
- DTo cause the reverse flow of solvent during osmosis, external pressure (any value) should be applied to side '
Correct answer
C. Solution on side ' y ' is hypotonic.
Step-by-step solution
For complete dissociation, the van 't Hoff factor i is equal to the number of ions produced per formula unit. For side 'x' containing K₄[Fe(CN)₆] : K₄[Fe(CN)₆] 4K^+ + [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ Number of ions, i_x = 5 Effective concentration (osmolarity) = i_x C = 5 0.1 = 0.5 M For side 'y' containing FeCl₃ : FeCl₃ Fe³⁺ + 3Cl^- Number of ions, i_y = 4 Effective concentration (osmolarity) = i_y C = 4 0.1 = 0.4 M Since the effective concentration of side 'y' ( 0.4 M) is less than that of side 'x' ( 0.5 M), the solution on side 'y'