Class XII Chemistry: Solutions (Practice Test)
Time: 45 Minutes | Max. Marks: 25
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark Each)
Q1. For a non-ideal solution showing negative deviation from Raoult’s Law, the change in volume (ΔV mix) and
change in enthalpy (ΔHmix) are:
(a) ΔV > 0, ΔH > 0
(b) ΔV < 0, ΔH < 0
(c) ΔV = 0, ΔH = 0
(d) ΔV > 0, ΔH < 0
Q2. The Van’t Hoff factor (i) for a dilute aqueous solution of the strong electrolyte Ba(OH)₂ is:
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 3
Q3. Which of the following statements is false regarding the Van’t Hoff factor?
(a) i = 1 for non-electrolytes
(b) i > 1 for solutes undergoing dissociation
(c) i < 1 for solutes undergoing association
(d) i is the ratio of normal colligative property to observed colligative property
Q4. If the degree of dissociation of an electrolyte A₂B₃ is 25%, the Van’t Hoff factor (i) will be:
(a) 1.25
(b) 2.0
(c) 3.25
(d) 4.0
Section B: Assertion-Reasoning (1 Mark Each)
Q5. Assertion (A): The molecular mass of ethanoic acid determined by depression in freezing point in benzene
is nearly 120.
Reason (R): Ethanoic acid exists as a dimer in benzene due to hydrogen bonding, leading to association.
Q6. Assertion (A): 0.1 M KCl solution has a higher osmotic pressure than 0.1 M glucose solution.
Reason (R): Number of particles in KCl solution is double the number of particles in glucose solution, assuming
complete ionization.
Section C: Short Answer Questions
Q7. Write the relationship between the Van’t Hoff factor (i) and the degree of dissociation (α) for an electrolyte
that yields ‘n’ ions in solution. (2 Marks)
Q8. A solution is prepared by dissolving 2 g of ethanoic acid (CH₃COOH) in 25 g of benzene. The freezing point
of the solution was lowered by 1.62 K. Calculate the Van’t Hoff factor (i).
(Kf for benzene = 4.9 K kg mol⁻¹) (2 Marks)
Q9. Determine the amount of CaCl₂ (M = 111 g mol⁻¹) dissolved in 2.5 L of water such that its osmotic pressure
is 0.75 atm at 27°C. The degree of dissociation of CaCl₂ is 80%.
(R = 0.0821 L atm K⁻¹ mol⁻¹) (3 Marks)
Q10. 0.6 mL of acetic acid (CH₃COOH), having density 1.06 g mL⁻¹, is dissolved in 1 litre of water. The
depression in freezing point observed is 0.0205°C. Calculate:
(i) Van’t Hoff factor (i), (ii) Dissociation constant (Ka)
(Kf for water = 1.86 K kg mol⁻¹) (3 Marks)
Section D: Case Study
Q11. Colligative properties are used to determine the molar mass of solutes. However, when a solute
associates or dissociates in a solvent, the observed molar mass differs from the theoretical molar mass. This is
known as Abnormal Molar Mass. The extent of this abnormality is measured by the Van’t Hoff factor (i).
(i) Why is the molar mass determined by colligative properties often higher than the actual molar mass for
benzoic acid in benzene? (1)
(ii) Arrange the following in increasing order of boiling point:
0.1 M NaCl, 0.1 M sugar, 0.1 M BaCl₂, 0.1 M AlCl₃ (1)
(iii) 19.5 g of CH₂FCOOH is dissolved in 500 g of water. The depression in freezing point of water observed is
1.0°C.
Calculate: (a) Van’t Hoff factor (i), (b) Degree of dissociation (α)
(Kf for water = 1.86 K kg mol⁻¹, Molar mass of CH₂FCOOH = 78 g mol⁻¹) (2) (4 Marks)
Q12. (a) The freezing point of a solution containing 0.3 g of K₂SO₄ (M = 174 g mol⁻¹) in 20 g of water is
−0.380°C.
Calculate the degree of dissociation (α) of K₂SO₄.
(Kf for water = 1.86 K kg mol⁻¹) (3)
(b) Calculate the boiling point of a 1 M solution of KCl (density = 1.04 g mL⁻¹) assuming 90% dissociation.
(Kb for water = 0.52 K kg mol⁻¹) (2) (5 Marks)