JEE Chemistry · Medium

Solutions and Colligative Properties: Colligative properties MCQ

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Colligative propertiesMediumQuestion 750005

Question

Colligative properties depend on:
  1. A
    Number of solute particles (not their nature)
    Correct
  2. B
    Chemical nature of solute
  3. C
    Mass of solute
  4. D
    Volume of solution

Correct answer

Number of solute particles (not their nature)

Explanation

Colligative properties (vapour pressure lowering, boiling point elevation, freezing point depression, osmotic pressure) depend only on the number (concentration) of dissolved particles, not on their chemical identity.