Solutions and Colligative Properties - Result Question 69
40. $M X _2$ dissociates into $M^{2+}$ and $X^{-}$ions in an aqueous solution, with a degree of dissociation $(\alpha)$ of $0.5$ . The ratio of the observed depression of freezing point of the aqueous solution to the value of the depression of freezing point in the absence of ionic dissociation is
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 40. $(2)$
Solution:
$M X _2 \longrightarrow M^{2+}+2 X^{-}$
van’t Hoff factor for any salt can be calculated by using equation $i=1+\alpha(n-1)$
where, $n=$ number of constituent ions
$ \therefore \quad i\left(M X _2\right)=1+\alpha(3-1)=1+2 \alpha $
$ \dfrac{\left(\Delta T _f\right) _{\text {observed }}}{\left(\Delta T _f\right) _{\text {theoretical }}}=i=1+2 \alpha $
$ \therefore \quad i=1+2 \times 0.5 \Rightarrow i=2$
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