A solution containing 10 g per dm3 of urea (molecular mass = 60 g mol-1) is isotonic with a 5% solution of a nonvolatile solute. The molecular mass of this nonvolatile solute is
- 200 g mol-1
- 250 g mol-1
- 300 g mol-1
- 350 g mol-1
Answer
(3) 300 g mol-1
Solution
∵ Isotonic solutions have the same osmotic pressure, = CRT ⇒ C1 = C2
Urea: C1 = 1060 1 mol L-1 = 16 mol L-1
5% (w/v) solution: 5 g in 100 mL = 50 g in 1 L ⇒ C2 = 50M mol L-1
⇒ 50M = 16
∴ M = 300 g mol-1
Answer: (3)