is ionized in aqueous solution. The value of its van't Hoff factor (i) is:
- (A)1.6
- (B)1.8✓ Correct
- (C)2.0
- (D)2.2
Answer: (B)
Solution
For each formula unit that ionises yields three ions. Starting from one mole with degree of ionisation , the total becomes , so the van't Hoff factor is .
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