QJEEM24Cha4cf: JEE Main 2024 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM24Cha4cf Solution: We have three aqueous solutions of labelled as ' ', ' ' and ' ' …
Multiple Choice Options
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Step-by-Step Verified Solution
| Salt | Values of i (for different conc. of a Salt) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| NaCl | 0.1 M | 0.01 M | 0.001 M |
| 1.87 | 1.94 | 1.94 | |
The van 't Hoff factor (i) is used to describe the number of particles a solute formula unit produces in a solution. For an electrolyte like , which dissociates completely in very dilute solutions, the theoretical value of is approximately 2, since dissociates into and ions.
In real scenarios, as the concentration of the solution decreases (making the solution more dilute), the interaction between the ions decreases, allowing more complete dissociation. Therefore, for practical purposes, the van 't Hoff factor approaches its theoretical maximum value as concentration decreases. Thus, for solutions of concentrations , , and , the fact that dissociates more completely in more dilute solutions implies that increases with decreasing concentration.
Hence, the order of based on the concentration would be \mathrm{i}_{\mathrm{A}} < \mathrm{i}_{\mathrm{B}} < \mathrm{i}_{\mathrm{C}} , as concentration 0.1 \mathrm{M} > 0.01 \mathrm{M} > 0.001 \mathrm{M} , respectively. Thus, option B correctly describes the order of the van 't Hoff factors for these solutions.