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Which among the following will show maximum osmotic pressure?

A
1M NaCl
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1M MgCl2
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1M (NH4)3PO4
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1M Na2SO4
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Solution

The correct option is B 1M (NH4)3PO4
For equi-concentration, osmotic pressure depends on Van't Hoff factor.

Higher the Van't Hoff factor, highest the osmotic pressure (π=iCRT).
In NaCl ,i=2(Na+,Cl)
In MgCl2, i=3
In (NH4)3PO4, i=4

In Na2SO4, i=3

Hence, option C is correct.

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