Question

Determine the boiling point of a 3.70 m solution of phenol in benzene. Benzene has a boiling point of 80.1°C and a boiling point elevation constant of 2.53°C•kg/mol.

Answer 1

Answer: The boiling point of a 3.70 m solution of phenol in benzene is $89.5^0C$

Explanation:

Elevation in boiling point:

$\Delta T_b=i\times k_b\times m$

where,

$\Delta T_b$ = change in boiling point

i= vant hoff factor = 1 (for benzene which is a non electrolyte )

$k_b$ = boiling point constant = $2.53^0C/kgmol$

m = molality = 3.70

$T_{solution}-T_{solvent}=i\times k_b\times m$

$T_{solution}-80.1^0C=1\times 2.53\times 3.70$

$T_{solution}=89.5^0C$

Thus  the boiling point of a 3.70 m solution of phenol in benzene is $89.5^0C$