A 0100 M K₂SO₄ Solution Has a Freezing Point of -0

question 103

Multiple Choice

A 0.100 m K₂SO₄ solution has a freezing point of -0.43°C. What is the van't Hoff factor for this solution? (K_f = 1.86°C/m)

• A) 0.77
• B) 1.0
• C) 2.3
• D) 3.0
• E) 3.7

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