Of the following 0.10 m aqueous solutions, which one will exhibit the largest freezing point depression?
- KCl
- C6H12O6
- Al2(SO4)3
- K2SO4
Answer
(3) Al2(SO4)3
Solution
Tf = i Kf m; at the same molality, Tf i (van't Hoff factor).
KCl K+ + Cl- ⇒ i = 2
C6H12O6 (non-electrolyte) ⇒ i = 1
Al2(SO4)3 2Al3+ + 3SO42- ⇒ i = 5
K2SO4 2K+ + SO42- ⇒ i = 3
∴ Al2(SO4)3 gives the largest depression in freezing point.
Answer: (3)