Q.

The molality (m) of a solution in terms of mole fractions of solvent (x1)  and solute (x2) is given by the expression, where (M1) is the molar mass of the solvent.

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a

m=x2M1x1

b

m=x1M1x2

c

m=x1x2MI

d

m=x2x1M1

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Let W1 and M1 stand for the solvent's weight and molecular weight, respectively.
Molality m=n2W2, Therefore,

n2=mW1

x2=n2n1+n2=mW1W1M1+mW1=mM11+mM1

Now,  mole fractions of solvent (x1) is,

x1=11+mM1

Thus,

m=x2x1M1

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