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The relationship between molar masses of two solvents is MX = 34MY. (1)
The relative lowering of vapour pressure of two solutions is (ΔP/P)X = m(ΔP/P)Y
But, the relative lowering of vapour pressure of solution is directly proportional to the mole fraction of solute.
Mx × 5/1000 = m × MY × 5/1000 (2)
Substitute equation (1) in equation (2).
34 × MY × 5/1000 = m × MY × 5/1000
m = 34
Note: 5 molal solution means 5 moles of solute are dissolved in 1 kg (or 1000 g) of solvent. The number of moles of solvent = 1000g/M
The mole fraction of solute = 5/(1000/M + 5) ≈ 5/(1000/M) = M × 5/1000