Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solutions

Question:

An aqueous solution of a non electrolyte is having an osmotic pressure of 2 atmosphere at 300 K. Calculate its freezing point. (Given Kf = 1.86 Kg mol-1, R = 0.821 litre-atm K-1 mol-1)

Options:

0.151oC

0.151oC

2.591 oC

-0.817 oC

Correct Answer:

0.151oC

Explanation:

For a non-electrolyte

\[\pi = MRT\]

π=2 atm, R=0.0821 L atm K1mol1T=300K

\(\text{Therefore, }M = \frac{\pi}{RT}\)

\(M = \frac{2}{0.0821 × 300} = 0.0812\)

For a very dilute solution, Molality and molarity are same

\(\Delta T_f = K_f m\)

\(\Delta T_f = 1.86 × 0.0812 =0.151\)

\(\text{Freezing point} = T_o − \Delta T\)

                                 \(0 - 0.151\)

                                 \(= 0.151^oC\)