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The freezing point of water is depressed by 0.37oC in a 0.01 molal NaCl solution. The freezing point of 0.02 molal solution of urea is depressed by
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Options:
  • A 0.37oC
  • B 0oC
  • C 0.56oC
  • D 0.187oC
Solution:
2213 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 0.37oC
The depression in freezing point is proportional to molal concentration of the solute i.e.,
ΔTfm
ΔTf=Kfmi
or Kf=ΔTfi×m=constant
So, ΔTƒNaCliNaCl×mNaCl=ΔTfi×m=constant
0.372×0.01=ΔTfUrea0.02×1
ΔTf=0.37×0.020.02=0.37 °C

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