Which of the following aqueous solutions, will have the highest boiling point? |
$1.0\text{ M KCl}$ $1.0\text{ M K}_2\text{SO}_4$ $2.0\text{ M KCl}$ $2.0\text{ M K}_2\text{SO}_4$ |
$2.0\text{ M K}_2\text{SO}_4$ |
The correct answer is Option (4) → $2.0\text{ M K}_2\text{SO}_4$ ## The elevation in boiling point is a colligative property that depends on the impurity present. $\text{K}_2\text{SO}_4 \rightarrow 2\text{K}^+ + \text{SO}_4^{2-}$ $i = 3 \text{ (}i = \text{van't Hoff factor)}$ When higher impurities are present in a solution, the boiling point of solution increases, which is directly proportional to molality of the solute and van't Hoff factor of the solution. |