NEET2011ChemistrySolutionsActual
The freezing point depression constant for water is -1.86^ C m ⁻¹ . If 5.00 ~g Na SO ₄ is dissolved in 45.0 ~g H ₂ O , the freezing point is changed by -3.82^ C . Calculate the van't Hoff factor for Na ₂ SO ₄ .
Options
- A2.63
- B3.11
- C0.381
- D2.05
Correct answer
A. 2.63
Step-by-step solution
aligned T_f & =i K_f m or i & = T_f W_ solvent K_f n_ solute 1000 & = 3.82 45 1.86 ( 5 142 ) 1000 & =2.63 aligned