A solution of sucrose (molar mass=342 g mol-1) has been prepared by dissolving 68.5 g of sucrose in 1000 g of water. The freezing point of the solution obtained will be (Kf for water=1.86 K kg mol-1)
-0.372°C
-0.520°C
+0.372°C
-0.570°C
As we learned in concept
Mathematical Expression of Depression in Freezing point -
- wherein
m = molarity of solvent
= cryoscopic constant
molal depress const
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Option 1)
-0.372°C
This option is correct.
Option 2)
-0.520°C
This option is incorrect.
Option 3)
+0.372°C
This option is incorrect.
Option 4)
-0.570°C
This option is incorrect.