Question:

Which one of the following has minimum freezing point ?

Updated On: Jun 23, 2023
  • $0.1\,M\,NH_{4}Cl$
  • $0.1\,M\,BaSO_{4}$
  • $0.1\,M\,Al_{2}\left(SO_{4}\right)_{3}$
  • $0.1\,M\,K_{2}Cr_{2}O_{7}$
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Depression in freezing point $\propto$ no. of particles in the solution $\begin{matrix}&NH_{4}Cl&BaSO_{4}&K_{2}Cr_{2}O_{7}&Al_{2}\left(SO_{4}\right)_{3}\\ {\text{No. of particles}}&2&2&3&5\end{matrix}$ The depression in freezing points $(\Delta T_f)$ will be in the order; $NH_4Cl = BaSO_4 < K_2Cr_2O_7 < Al_2(SO_4)_3$ Thus, $Al_2(SO_4)_3$ will have maximum depression in freezing point i.e., its actual freezing point will be minimum.
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Solutions

A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more components in which the particle size is smaller than 1 nm.

For example, salt and sugar is a good illustration of a solution. A solution can be categorized into several components.

Types of Solutions:

The solutions can be classified into three types:

  • Solid Solutions - In these solutions, the solvent is in a Solid-state.
  • Liquid Solutions- In these solutions, the solvent is in a Liquid state.
  • Gaseous Solutions - In these solutions, the solvent is in a Gaseous state.

On the basis of the amount of solute dissolved in a solvent, solutions are divided into the following types:

  1. Unsaturated Solution- A solution in which more solute can be dissolved without raising the temperature of the solution is known as an unsaturated solution.
  2. Saturated Solution- A solution in which no solute can be dissolved after reaching a certain amount of temperature is known as an unsaturated saturated solution.
  3. Supersaturated Solution- A solution that contains more solute than the maximum amount at a certain temperature is known as a supersaturated solution.