The van't Hoff factor (i) for a dilute aqueous solution of the strong electrolyte barium hydroxide is
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
Answer
(4) 3
Solution
Barium hydroxide is a strong electrolyte and dissociates completely in dilute solution:
Ba(OH)2 Ba2+ + 2OH-
1 formula unit gives 3 ions
i = 3
Answer: (4)