CBSE 2023 · Region 2 · Set 2 · Q27 · 3 marks

When $\displaystyle 19.5$ g of $\displaystyle \mathrm{F}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{COOH}\left(\right.$ Molar mass $\displaystyle \left.=78 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}\right)$, is dissolved in $\displaystyle 500$ g of water, the depression in freezing point is observed to be $\displaystyle 1$°C. Calculate the degree of dissociation of $\displaystyle \mathrm{F}-\mathrm{CH}_{2}-\mathrm{COOH}$. [Given : $\displaystyle \mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{f}}$ for water $\displaystyle =1.86 \mathrm{~K} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ ]

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