A 0100 M MgSO₄ Solution Has a Freezing Point of −0

question 32

Multiple Choice

A 0.100 m MgSO₄ solution has a freezing point of −0.23°C. What is the van't Hoff factor for this solution? K_f = 1.86°C/m

• A)0.62
• B)1.0
• C)1.2
• D)2.0
• E)4.0

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