When 1~mathrmg each of compounds AB and mathrmAB_2 are dissolved in 15~mathrmg of water separately, they increased the boiling point of water by 2.7~mathrmK and 1.5~mathrmK respectively. The atomic mass of A (in amu) is times 10^-1 (Nearest integer) (Given : Molal boiling point elevation constant is 0.5~mathrmK~kg~mol^-1)

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 25 to 25 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Delta T_mathrmb = K_mathrmb cdot m = K_mathrmb cdot left( fracw_textsoluteM_textsolute cdot frac1000w_textsolvent right) ### Core Logic Both dissolved compounds are non-electrolytes (van 't Hoff factor i = 1). We calculate the molar masses of mathrmAB and mathrmAB_2 individually, then solve for the individual atomic masses of elements A and B. ### Step 1: Determine Molar Mass of AB Given Delta T_mathrmb = 2.7~mathrmK, w_textsolute = 1~mathrmg, w_textsolvent = 15~mathrmg, and K_mathrmb = 0.5~mathrmK~kg~mol^-1: 2.7 = 0.5 times frac1M_mathrmAB times frac100015 M_mathrmAB = frac0.5 times 100015 times 2.7 = frac50040.5 approx 12.3457~mathrmg~mol^-1 ### Step 2: Determine Molar Mass of AB_2 Given Delta T_mathrmb = 1.5~mathrmK, w_textsolute = 1~mathrmg, w_textsolvent = 15~mathrmg, and K_mathrmb = 0.5: 1.5 = 0.5 times frac1M_mathrmAB_2 times frac100015 M_mathrmAB_2 = frac0.5 times 100015 times 1.5 = frac50022.5 approx 22.2222~mathrmg~mol^-1 ### Step 3: Solve for Atomic Mass of A Let the atomic masses of elements A and B be a and b respectively: a + b = 12.3457 quad text--- (1) a + 2b = 22.2222 quad text--- (2) Subtracting equation (1) from (2): b = 22.2222 - 12.3457 = 9.8765~mathrmamu Substituting b back into equation (1): a = 12.3457 - 9.8765 = 2.4692~mathrmamu Expressing a in the requested format (times 10^-1): a = 24.692 times 10^-1 approx 25 times 10^-1 ### Pattern Recognition Mathematical consistency checks: Since mathrmAB_2 has more atoms than mathrmAB of identical constituent mass, its molar mass should be higher, leading to a smaller elevation of boiling point for the same mass dissolved, which perfectly matches our 2.7~mathrmK rightarrow 1.5~mathrmK change. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Solutions

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Q38 jee_main_2025_07_april_evening Azeotropes and Liquid Mixtures
Match List-I with List-II
List-I List-II (A) Solution of chloroform and acetone (I) Minimum boiling azeotrope (B) Solution of ethanol and water (II) Dimerizes (C) Solution of benzene and toluene (III) Maximum boiling azeotrope (D) Solution of acetic acid in benzene (IV) Delta Vtextmix=0 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A. text(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
  • B. text(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
  • C. text(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
  • D. text(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

Solution

### Related Formula textNegative Deviation from Raoult's Law implies textMaximum Boiling Azeotrope textPositive Deviation from Raoult's Law implies textMinimum Boiling Azeotrope textIdeal Solution implies Delta Vtextmix = 0 ### Core Logic Evaluating molecular interaction behaviors: - (A) Chloroform and Acetone: Form intermolecular hydrogen bonds, showing negative deviation from Raoult's law, which forms a maximum boiling azeotrope ightarrow (III) - (B) Ethanol and Water: Exhibit hydrogen bond disruptions, leading to positive deviation, forming a minimum boiling azeotrope ightarrow (I) - (C) Benzene and Toluene: Highly structurally similar, forming a near-perfect ideal solution where Delta Vtextmix = 0 ightarrow (IV) - (D) Acetic acid in benzene: Acetic acid undergoes intermolecular hydrogen bonding inside the non-polar solvent, causing it to dimerize ightarrow (II) ### Step 1: Alignment Selection Combining the pairs gives: (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II). ### Pattern Recognition Liquid properties shortcut: Acetic acid in benzene is a classic textbook example of dimerization (i=0.5). Benzene-toluene is the most famous ideal solution pair. Recognizing either instantly shortcuts the options list to the correct key. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Solutions
Q46 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Abnormal Molar Masses and Van't Hoff Factor
The observed and normal masses of compound mathrmMX_2 are 65.6 and 164 respectively. The percent degree of ionisation of mathrmMX_2 is ____ %. (Nearest integer)
Numerical Answer. Answer: 75 to 75

Solution

### Related Formula i = fractextNormal Molar MasstextObserved Molar Mass i = 1 + (n - 1)alpha ### Core Logic 1. Calculate the van 't Hoff factor (i): i = frac16465.6 = 2.5 2. Set up the dissociation equilibrium for the electrolyte mathrmMX_2: mathrmMX_2 ightarrow mathrmM^2+ + 2mathrmX^- Here, 1 molecule dissociates into n = 1 + 2 = 3 ions. 3. Relate i to the degree of ionization (alpha): i = 1 + (3 - 1)alpha = 1 + 2alpha 2.5 = 1 + 2alpha implies 2alpha = 1.5 implies alpha = 0.75 4. Convert to a percentage: textPercent dissociation = 0.75 cdot 100 = 75\% ### Pattern Recognition For a salt that dissociates into three ions (like mathrmMX_2), the relationship simplifies to i = 1 + 2alpha. Calculating i from the ratio of the molar masses lets you find alpha directly. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Solutions
Q42 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Depression in Freezing Point
Consider the given plots of vapour pressure (VP) vs temperature (T/K) Which amongst the following options is correct graphical representation showing Delta T_mathrmf , depression in the freezing point of solvent in a solution?
  • A. Plot (1)
    Depression in Freezing Point
    Depression in Freezing Point
  • B. Plot (2)
    Depression in Freezing Point
    Depression in Freezing Point
  • C. Plot (3)
    Depression in Freezing Point
    Depression in Freezing Point
  • D. Plot (4)
    Depression in Freezing Point
    Depression in Freezing Point

Solution

### Related Formula Delta T_f = T_f^0 - T_f ### Core Logic Dissolving a non-volatile solute lower the vapor pressure of the solution relative to the pure solvent across all temperature thresholds. The freezing point is defined as the temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid phase matches that of its solid phase. Because the solution's vapor pressure curve lies below that of the pure liquid solvent, its intersection with the frozen solvent curve occurs at a lower temperature (T_f < T_f^0). This shift creates the characteristic freezing point depression step: Delta T_f = T_f^0 - T_f. Plot (3) correctly displays this thermodynamic behavior.
Depression in Freezing Point solution plot for Q42 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Depression in Freezing Point solution plot for Q42 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
### Pattern Recognition The vapor pressure curve for the solution always runs lower than that of the pure solvent, shifting the freezing intersection to the left. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Solutions
Q42 jee_main_2025_28_jan_evening Osmosis and Osmotic Pressure
Assume a living cell with 0.9\% (omega/omega) of glucose solution (aqueous). This cell is immersed in another solution having equal mole fraction of glucose and water. (Consider the data upto first decimal place only) The cell will:
  • A. Shrink since solution is 0.5\%\ (omega/omega)
  • B. Shrink since solution is 0.45\%\ (omega/omega) as a result of association of glucose molecules (due to hydrogen bonding)
  • C. Swell up since solution is 1\%
  • D. Show no change in volume since solution is 0.9\%\ (omega/omega)

Solution

### Related Formula Mass percentage from mole fraction calculation: \%text w/w = fracx_1 cdot M_1x_1 cdot M_1 + x_2 cdot M_2 times 100 ### Core Logic Inside the living cell, glucose concentration is 0.9\%text w/w. The surrounding solution has equal mole fractions of glucose and water (x_textglucose = 0.5, x_textwater = 0.5). Let's calculate the mass percentage of the outer solution: - Mass of glucose component = 0.5 times 180 = 90mathrm\ g - Mass of water component = 0.5 times 18 = 9mathrm\ g - Total solution mass = 90 + 9 = 99mathrm\ g ### Step 1: Concentration Determination and Osmosis Profile Outer mass percentage: \%text w/w = frac9099 times 100 approx 90.9\% Because the external environment is highly concentrated (hypertonic) compared to the inner cell (0.9\%), water flows out of the cell via exosmosis, causing the **cell to shrink**. Note: Because the reasoning establishes shrinkage but the quantitative figures in the options are highly mismatched, this question is officially designated as a **Bonus** question. ### Pattern Recognition An equal mole fraction solution of a high-molar-mass solute (glucose, 180mathrm\ g/mol) and a low-molar-mass solvent (water, 18mathrm\ g/mol) is always extremely concentrated by mass. Placing a standard living cell into such a hypertonic solution inevitably causes fluid loss and cellular shrinkage. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Solutions
Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Abnormal Molar Mass and van't Hoff Factor
1.24 mathrm~g of mathrmAX_2 (molar mass 124 mathrm~g mathrm~mol^-1 ) is dissolved in 1 mathrm~kg of water to form a solution with boiling point of 100.0156^circ mathrmC , while 25.4 mathrm~g of mathrmAY_2 (molar mass 250 mathrm~g mathrm~mol^-1 ) in 2 mathrm~kg of water constitutes a solution with a boiling point of 100.0260^circ mathrmC . mathrmK_b(H_2O) = 0.52 \, K \, kg \, mol^-1 Which of the following is correct?
  • A. mathrmAX2 and mathrmAY_2 (both) are completely unionised.
  • B. mathrmAX_2 and mathrmAY_2 (both) are fully ionised.
  • C. mathrmAX_2 is completely unionised while mathrmAY_2 is fully ionised.
  • D. mathrmAX_2 is fully ionised while mathrmAY_2 is completely unionised.

Solution

### Formulas Used Elevation in boiling point formula involving the van't Hoff factor (i): Delta T_b = i cdot K_b cdot m Where: * Delta T_b = T_b - T_b^circ (Boiling point elevation) * K_b = textEbullioscopic constant * m = textMolality of the solution left(fractextmoles of solutetextmass of solvent in kgright) ### Core Logic **Step 1: Evaluate solution system mathrmAX_2** Delta T_b = 100.0156^circmathrmC - 100.0000^circmathrmC = 0.0156^circmathrmC textMolality m_1 = frac1.24text g / 124text g mol^-11text kg = 0.01text mol/kg Using the elevation formula: 0.0156 = i_mathrmAX_2 cdot 0.52 cdot 0.01 i_mathrmAX_2 = frac0.01560.0052 = 3 Since theoretical dissociation of mathrmAX_2 rightarrow mathrmA^2+ + 2mathrmX^- produces 3 particles, i = 3 implies that **mathrmAX_2 is fully ionised**. --- **Step 2: Evaluate solution system mathrmAY_2** Delta T_b = 100.0260^circmathrmC - 100.0000^circmathrmC = 0.0260^circmathrmC textMolality m_2 = frac25.4text g / 250text g mol^-12text kg = 0.0508text mol/kg Using the elevation formula: 0.0260 = i_mathrmAY_2 cdot 0.52 cdot 0.0508 i_mathrmAY_2 = frac0.02600.0264 approx 1 Since i approx 1, it behaves as a non-electrolyte, meaning **mathrmAY_2 is completely unionised**. Thus, **mathrmAX_2 is fully ionised while mathrmAY_2 is completely unionised**. ### Pattern Recognition A van't Hoff factor matching the complete stoichiometric ion count (i = 3 for mathrmAX_2) confirms complete ionisation, whereas a factor near unity (i = 1) indicates no dissociation into separate ions. **Correct Option:** **(D)**

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