For which of the following aqueous solutions would one expect to have the largest van’t hoff factor (i)? a. 0.050 m nacl b. 0.500 m k2so4 c. 0.050 m k2so4 d. 0.500 m nacl e. 0.500 m c6h12o6 (glucose)

The van't hoff factor of 0.500m K₂SO₄ will be highest.

Explanation:

Van't Hoff factor was introduced for better understanding of colligative property of a solution.

By definition it is the ratio of actual number of particles or ions or associated molecules formed when a solute is dissolved to the number of particles expected from the mass dissolved.

a) For NaCl the van't Hoff factor is 2

b) For K₂SO₄ the van't Hoff factor is 3 [it will dissociate to give three ions one sulfate ion and two potassium ions]

Out of 0.500m and 0.050m K₂SO₄, the van't hoff factor of 0.500m K₂SO₄ will be more.

c) The van't Hoff factor for glucose is one as it is a non electrolyte and will not dissociate.

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