AIPMT PRELIMS2011Chemistry-Solutions

AIPMT PRELIMS 2011 Chemistry Colligative Properties MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

The freezing point depression constant for water is –1.86°Cm⁻¹. If 5.00 g Na₂SO₄ is dissolved in 45.0 g H₂O, the freezing point is changed by –3.82°C. Calculate the van't Hoff factor for Na₂SO₄.

A

0.381

B

2.05

C

2.63

D

3.11

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Using ΔTf = i × Kf × m, the van't Hoff factor i is calculated as 2.63, indicating dissociation into ions.

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