Chemistry-Van't Hoff Factor

NEET Chemistry Van't Hoff Factor MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12

A diagram shows ethanoic acid molecules in benzene forming dimers due to hydrogen bonding. What is the expected value of the van't Hoff factor (i) for this system?

Question diagram
A

0.5

B

0

C

5

D

0

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In the case of ethanoic acid in benzene, the molecules associate to form dimers, reducing the number of particles. Hence, the value of i is less than unity, specifically around 0.5.

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