Q45 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (27 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry
Calculate $\Delta T_f$ of 0.15 m solution of nonvolatile solute $\left[\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{f}}=1 \cdot 5 \mathrm{~K} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}\right]$
- Correct answerA0.182 K
- B0.150 K
- C0.225 K
- D0.260 K
Solution
The depression in freezing point $\Delta T_f$ is determined using the colligative property formula $\Delta T_f = i \cdot K_f \cdot m$, where $i$ is the van't Hoff factor, $K_f = 1.5 \text{ K kg mol}^{-1}$ is the cryoscopic constant, and $m = 0.15 \text{ m}$ is the molality.
For a nonvolatile, non-electrolyte solute, $i = 1$.
Substituting the values:
$\Delta T_f = 1 \cdot 1.5 \cdot 0.15 = 0.225 \text{ K}$
The result corresponds to option C.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.