Answer:
x = 100 * 1.1897 = 118.97 %, which is > 100 meaning that all of the HClO2 dissociates
Explanation:
Recall that , depression present in freezing point is calculated with the formulae = solute particles Molarity x KF
0.3473 = m * 1.86
Solving, m = 0.187 m
Moles of HClO2 = mass / molar mass = 5.85 / 68.5 = 0.0854 mol
Molality = moles / mass of water in kg = 0.0854 / 1 = 0.0854 m
Initial molality
Assuming that a % x of the solute dissociates, we have the ICE table:
HClO2 H+ + ClO2-
initial concentration: 0.0854 0 0
final concentration: 0.0854(1-x/100) 0.0854x/100 0.0854x / 100
We see that sum of molality of equilibrium mixture = freezing point molality
0.0854( 1 - x/100 + x/100 + x/100) = 0.187
2.1897 = 1 + x / 100
x = 100 * 1.1897 = 118.97 %, which is > 100 meaning that all of the HClO2 dissociates
