NEET Chemistry Van't Hoff Factor MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the van't Hoff factor are correct?
The van't Hoff factor for dissociated solutes is greater than 1.
The van't Hoff factor for associated solutes is greater than 1.
The van't Hoff factor can be less than 1 for certain solutes.
The van't Hoff factor is always equal to the number of particles in solution.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The van't Hoff factor (i) for dissociated solutes is indeed greater than 1, while for associated solutes like ethanoic acid, it can be less than 1. This is indicated in the NCERT context, stating that for association, i is less than unity.
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