Chemistry-Van't Hoff Factor

NEET Chemistry Van't Hoff Factor MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12

What is the van't Hoff factor (i) for a completely dissociated solute like NaCl in solution?

A

Greater than 1

B

Less than 1

C

Equal to 1

D

Always zero

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

For a solute that completely dissociates, such as NaCl, the van't Hoff factor (i) is greater than 1, because it produces more particles in solution than it originally had. This is evident from the NCERT context which states that for dissociation, the value of i is greater than unity.

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