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Question:

For 1 molal aqueous solution of the following compounds, which one will show the highest freezing point?

[Co(H2O)6]Cl3

[Co(H2O)4Cl2]Cl.2H2O

[Co(H2O)5Cl]Cl2.H2O

[Co(H2O)3Cl3].3H2O

Solution:

ΔTF=ixm×KFm=1(given)
ΔTF=i×Kf
for ionic compounds vant Hoff factors is equal to the number of discrete ions in a formula unit of the substance.
In First option 1 number of ions=4
In second option 2 Number of ions=3
In third option 3 Number if ions=4
In forth option 4 Number if ions=2
So, value if i will be lowest in option 2 [Co(H2O)3Cl3].3H2O
So, option 2 will have lowest freezing point depression (ΔTf), so it will have highest freezing point.