The boiling point of a solution of 0.512gm of napthalene, C10H8, in 24gm of chloroform is 0.5∘C higher than that of pure chloroform. The molal boiling point elevation constant of chloroform is (in K-kg/mol)
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Solution
Boiling point elevation constant ΔTb=Kb×m.....(1)
Where ΔTb=change in boiling point Kb=boiling point elevation constant m = molality
Molality (m)=mole of solutemass of solvent in kg ⇒0.512128×24×1000=0.166
Given that ΔTb=0.5∘C
Put all the values in equation (1), we get ⇒0.5=0.166×Kb ⇒Kb=3