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When 2.44 grams of benzoic acid C6H5COOH dissolved in 25 grams of benzene, it shows depression of freezing point equal to 2.2 K. Molal depression constant of benzene is 5.0 K kg mol-1. What is the percentage association of acid, if it forms dimer in solution?

  1. A 50%
  2. B 90%
  3. C 95%
  4. D 77%
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Correct Answer

(B) 90%

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Detailed explanation

Given , WB=2.44g , Kf=5 K kg mol-1WA =25g , ∆Tf  =2.2K  WB=2.44g , Kf=5 K kg mol-1WA =25g , ∆Tf  =2.2K Now ,∆Tf = Kf ×WBMB…