JEE Main 2018 — Solutions Question with Solution
JEE Main 2018 (15 Apr Shift 2 Online)
Question
Two 5 molal solutions are prepared by dissolving a non-electrolyte, non-volatile solute separately in the solvents and . The molecular weights of the solvents are and , respectively where . The relative lowering of vapour pressure of the solution in is " " times that of the solution in Y. Given that the number of moles of solute is very small in comparison to that of solvent, the value of "m" is:
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Step-by-step explanation
The relationship between molar masses of the two solvents is
The relative lowering of vapour pressure of the two solutions is
But, the relative lowering of vapour pressure of solutions is directly proportional to the mole fraction of solute.
Given 5 molal solution, means 5 moles of solute are dissolved in ( or ) of solvent.
The number of moles of solvent
The mole fraction of solute
hence .
Substitute equation (i) in equation (ii)
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