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Q.

The percentage composition by weight of an aqueous solution of a solute (molecule mass150) which boils at 373.26 is (Kb = 0.52)

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a

7

b

10

c

15

d

5

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The solute content in the solution directly relates to the increase in boiling point (Tb).It can be calculated using the equation below. 

Tb=Kb-m, where Tb is 0.2 (elevation in B.P), Kb=0.52(constant) and m is molality.

m=Tb/Kb=0.26/0.52 =0.5mole/kg

 In 1000 g of solvent, there will be 0.5 moles of solute in 1000 g of water, which is the definition of molality. 

Tb=Kb×WsMs×1000Wo TbKb=0.5=Ws150×10001000

thus ws=75

percentage composition=  75×1001000=7.5%

Hence, the correct option (C). 

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