Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solutions

Question:

The molality of solution obtained by dissolving 1.5 g of ethanoic acid $(CH_3COOH)$ in 25g of benzene is:

Options:

$0.1\, mol\, kg^{-1}$

$0.001\, mol\, kg^{-1}$

$1.0\, mol\, kg^{-1}$

$0.2\, mol\, kg^{-1}$

Correct Answer:

$1.0\, mol\, kg^{-1}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → $1.0\, mol\, kg^{-1}$

Molality (m) = moles of solute / mass of solvent in kg

 Moles of Ethanoic Acid

Molar mass of CH₃COOH = C₂H₄O₂ = 2 ×12+4×1+2×16=60g/mol

Moles = 1.5 / 60 =0.025 mol

Mass of Solvent in kg

25 g =0.025 kg

Molality

m =0.025 / 0.025 =1.0 mol/kg = $1.0\, mol\, kg^{-1}$