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QJEEM06Ch46c2: JEE Main 2006 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM06Ch46c2 Solution: Density of a 2.05M solution of acetic acid in water is 1.02…

Density of a 2.05M solution of acetic acid in water is 1.02 g/mL The molality of the solution is

Multiple Choice Options

  • A 2.28 mol kg-1
  • B 0.44 mol kg-1
  • C 1.14 mol kg-1
  • D 3.28 mol kg-1

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2.05M solution of acetic acid in water means in 1 litre solution 2.05 moles of CH3COOH present.

Density of solution = 1.02 g/ml (Given)

Assume the volume of solution = 1 litre = 1000 ml

∴ Mass of solution = 1000 × 1.02 = 1020 gm

Molar mass of CH3COOH = 60

So Mass of CH3COOH (msolute) = 2.05 × 60 = 123

∴ Mass of solvent (msolvent) = 1020 - 123 = 897 gm = 0.897 kg

Formula of molality (m) = noofmolesofsoluteweightofsolventinkg

∴ m = 2.050.897 = 2.28

Using Formula :

Molality (m) = 1000×M1000×d−M×Msolute

Here M = molarity, Msolute = molecular mass of solute, d = density of solution

∴ m = 1000×2.051000×1.02−2.05×60 = 2.28

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