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In comparison to a 0.01M solution of glucose, the depression in freezing point of a 0.01M MgCl2 solution is ?

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the same
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about twice
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about three times
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about six times
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Solution

The correct option is C about three times
We have,

ΔTf=iKfm, i=1 for glucose.

ΔTglucosef=1×Kf×0.01

In case of MgCl2Mg2++2Cl, i=3,

ΔTMgCl2f=3×0.01×Kf

ΔTMgCl2f=3×ΔTglucosef

Hence, the depression in freezing point of MgCl2 is three times that of glucose.


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