Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solutions

Question:

The unit of Boiling point Elevation Constant ($K_b$) is

Options:

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

$K\, kg\, mol$

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

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

  • Boiling point elevation is given by:

$\Delta T_b = K_b \cdot m$

where:

  • $\Delta T_b$​ = elevation in boiling point (K)
  • m = molality of solute (mol/kg)

Rearranging for Kb:

$K_b = \frac{\Delta T_b}{m} ⇒\text{units of } K_b = \frac{\text{K}}{\text{mol/kg}} = \text{K·kg·mol}^{-1}$

 Hence, the unit is K·kg·mol-1.