JEE Main · 2025 · 22 Jan 2025 · Shift 2 · Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

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Density of 3 M NaCl solution is . The molality of the solution is :
  1. (A)1.79 m
  2. (B)2 m
  3. (C)3 m
  4. (D)2.79 m✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Take 1 L of the 3 M NaCl solution as the basis.

Mass of this litre of solution: .

Moles of NaCl present: 3 mol, corresponding to .

Mass of water (solvent) in this litre: .

Molality is moles of solute per kilogram of solvent:


The molality of the solution is 2.79 m.

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