Q.

Pure Benzene freezes at 5.4 °C. A solution of0.223 g of phenyl acetic acid C6H5CH2COOH in 4.4 g of benzene Kf=5.12 K kg mol-1 freezes at 4.47 °C. From this observation, one can conclude that

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

phenyl acetic acid undergoes complete ionization in benzene

b

phenyl acetic acid dimerizes in benzene.

c

phenyl acetic acid exists as such in benzene

d

phenyl acetic acid undergoes partial ionization in benzene

answer is D.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

m=-ΔTfKf=(5.4-4.47)5.12 mol kg-1 i.e. 0.223 g/M(4.4/1000)kg=0.935.12 mol kg-1

Solving for M, we get M=279 g mol-1

Number of molecules of phenyl acetic acid =279136=2

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

tricks from toppers of Infinity Learn

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon