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The freezing point of benzene decreases by 0.45°C on adding 0.2 g of acetic acid to 20 g of benzene. If acetic acid associates to form a dimer in benzene, then what is the percentage association of acetic acid in benzene?

Kf for benzene=5.12 K kg mol-1 

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Options:
  • A 80.4%
  • B 74.6%
  • C 94.6%
  • D 64.6%
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 94.6%

2CH3COOHCH3COOH21-αα2

i=1-α2

ΔTf=i×Kf×m

0.45=i×5.12×0.2×100060×20

i=0.527=1-α2 

α=0.946 or 94.6%

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