Engineering
Chemistry
Depression in Freezing Point
Question

For 1 molal aqueous solution of the following compounds, which one will show the highest freezing point?

[Co(H2O)6]Cl3

[Co(H2O)3Cl3].3H2O

[Co(H2O)4Cl2]Cl.2H2O

[Co(H2O)5Cl]Cl2.H2O

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Solution

∵ Freezing point of solution (Tf) = Tf0−ΔTf

so for maximum Tf ⇒ ∆Tf must be minimum

∵ ∆Tf = Kf .m.i

where   Kf → Constant

             m →     Molality (same for all)

so for minimum ∆Tf ⇒ i should be minimum which is for [Co(H2O)3Cl3].3H2O