Correct Answer :
Solution :
The correct answer is 150.
Step 1: Understand the formula for elevation of boiling point
The elevation of boiling point () of a solution is a colligative property given by the formula:
where:
• is the van ’t Hoff factor
• is the ebullioscopic constant of the solvent (water)
• is the molality of the solution, which is given by
Step 2: Express elevation of boiling point for both vessels
For Vessel-1 (containing solute X):
Mass of solute = g, Mass of solvent = g, Molar mass = , and van ’t Hoff factor = .
For Vessel-2 (containing solute Y):
Mass of solute = g, Mass of solvent = g, Molar mass = , and van ’t Hoff factor = .
Step 3: Ratio of elevation of boiling points
Dividing by (noting that , , and cancel out):
Step 4: Substitute the given relationships
1. The molar mass of X is 80% of that of Y:
2. The van ’t Hoff factor for X is 1.2 times that of Y:
Substituting these ratios into the equation:
Step 5: Calculate the percentage
To express the elevation of boiling point for Vessel-1 as a percentage of Vessel-2:
Hence, the elevation of boiling point for the solution in Vessel-1 is 150% of that of the solution in Vessel-2.
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