What will be the molecular weight of CaCl2 determined in its aq. solution experimentally from depression of freezing point?
A
111
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B
<111
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C
>111
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D
data insufficient
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Solution
The correct option is B <111 The vant Hoff factor (i) is i=n(observed)n(theoretical)=(1+2)1=3 The vant Hoff factor (i) is also given by the expresion i=M(theoretical)M(observed) Hence, (111)M(observed)=3 M(observed)=1113<111