Q.

80 mole percent of MgCl2 is dissociated in aqueous solution. The vapour pressure of 1.0 molal aqueous solution of MgCl2 at 38°C is ______ mm Hg. (Nearest integer)

Given: Vapour pressure of water at 38°C is 50 mm Hg.                    [2023]


Ans.

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MgCl2Mg2++2Cl-1-αα2αi=1+2α(α=0.8)i=2.6

ΔPP0=i×n2n1=2.6×155.5=0.0468

50-PsPs=0.0468

1.0468Ps=50

Ps=47.7648 mm Hg