Q.

The boiling point of 0.2 mol kg-1 solution of X in water is greater than equimolal solution of Y in water. Which one of the following statements is true in this case              [2015]

1 Molecular mass of X is less than the molecular mass of Y.  
2 Y is undergoing dissociation in water while X undergoes no change.  
3 X is undergoing dissociation in water.  
4 Molecular mass of X is greater than the molecular mass of Y.  

Ans.

(3)

ΔTb=iKbm

For equimolal solutions, elevation in boiling point will be higher if solution undergoes dissociation, i.e., i>1.