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MediumMCQ
Isotonic solutions have the same
A
Boiling temperature
B
Vapour pressure
C
Freezing temperature
D
Osmotic pressure

Solution

(D) Solutions that exhibit the same osmotic pressure at a given temperature are defined as isotonic solutions.
202
MediumMCQ
The following solutions were prepared by dissolving $10 \ g$ of glucose $(C_{6}H_{12}O_{6})$ in $250 \ mL$ of water $(P_{1})$,$10 \ g$ of urea $(CH_{4}N_{2}O)$ in $250 \ mL$ of water $(P_{2})$,and $10 \ g$ of sucrose $(C_{12}H_{22}O_{11})$ in $250 \ mL$ of water $(P_{3})$. The right option for the decreasing order of osmotic pressure of these solutions is:
A
$P_{2} > P_{1} > P_{3}$
B
$P_{1} > P_{2} > P_{3}$
C
$P_{2} > P_{3} > P_{1}$
D
$P_{3} > P_{1} > P_{2}$

Solution

(A) The osmotic pressure $\Pi$ is given by the formula $\Pi = CRT$,where $C$ is the molar concentration,$R$ is the gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature.
Since the mass of solute $(10 \ g)$ and the volume of solvent $(250 \ mL)$ are the same for all solutions,the molar concentration $C = \frac{n}{V} = \frac{mass}{M_{w} \times V}$ is inversely proportional to the molar mass $(M_{w})$ of the solute.
Therefore,$\Pi \propto \frac{1}{M_{w}}$.
Calculating molar masses:
Glucose $(C_{6}H_{12}O_{6})$: $M_{w1} = 180 \ g/mol$
Urea $(CH_{4}N_{2}O)$: $M_{w2} = 60 \ g/mol$
Sucrose $(C_{12}H_{22}O_{11})$: $M_{w3} = 342 \ g/mol$
Since $M_{w2} < M_{w1} < M_{w3}$,the osmotic pressure follows the order $P_{2} > P_{1} > P_{3}$.
203
DifficultMCQ
$1.46 \, g$ of a biopolymer dissolved in a $100 \, mL$ water at $300 \, K$ exerted an osmotic pressure of $2.42 \times 10^{-3} \, bar$.
The molar mass of the biopolymer is $..... \times 10^{4} \, g \, mol^{-1}$. (Round off to the Nearest Integer)
[Use : $R = 0.083 \, L \, bar \, mol^{-1} \, K^{-1}$ ]
A
$7$
B
$5$
C
$91$
D
$15$

Solution

(D) The formula for osmotic pressure is $\pi = CRT$,where $C$ is the molarity,$R$ is the gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature.
Given: $\pi = 2.42 \times 10^{-3} \, bar$,$V = 100 \, mL = 0.1 \, L$,$T = 300 \, K$,$R = 0.083 \, L \, bar \, mol^{-1} \, K^{-1}$,and mass $w = 1.46 \, g$.
$C = \frac{n}{V} = \frac{w}{M \times V} = \frac{1.46}{M \times 0.1} \, mol \, L^{-1}$.
Substituting these values into the equation: $2.42 \times 10^{-3} = \left(\frac{1.46}{M \times 0.1}\right) \times 0.083 \times 300$.
$M = \frac{1.46 \times 0.083 \times 300}{2.42 \times 10^{-3} \times 0.1} = \frac{36.354}{0.000242} \approx 150223 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
$M \approx 15.02 \times 10^{4} \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,we get $15$.
204
MediumMCQ
The osmotic pressure of blood is $7.47 \, bar$ at $300 \, K$. To inject glucose to a patient intravenously,it has to be isotonic with blood. The concentration of glucose solution in $g \, L^{-1}$ is $......$ (Molar mass of glucose $= 180 \, g \, mol^{-1}$,$R = 0.083 \, L \, bar \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$) (Nearest integer)
A
$11$
B
$33$
C
$54$
D
$44$

Solution

(C) The formula for osmotic pressure is $\pi = C \times R \times T$,where $C$ is the molar concentration in $mol \, L^{-1}$.
Given $\pi = 7.47 \, bar$,$R = 0.083 \, L \, bar \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$,and $T = 300 \, K$.
Substituting the values: $7.47 = C \times 0.083 \times 300$.
$C = \frac{7.47}{0.083 \times 300} = \frac{7.47}{24.9} = 0.3 \, mol \, L^{-1}$.
To find the concentration in $g \, L^{-1}$,multiply the molar concentration by the molar mass of glucose $(180 \, g \, mol^{-1})$:
$\text{Concentration} = 0.3 \, mol \, L^{-1} \times 180 \, g \, mol^{-1} = 54 \, g \, L^{-1}$.
205
EasyMCQ
The osmotic pressure exerted by a solution prepared by dissolving $2.0 \ g$ of protein of molar mass $60 \ kg \ mol^{-1}$ in $200 \ mL$ of water at $27^{\circ} C$ is $.....Pa$. [integer value]
(use $R = 0.083 \ L \ bar \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$)
A
$236$
B
$654$
C
$313$
D
$415$

Solution

(D) The formula for osmotic pressure is $\pi = CRT$,where $C$ is the molar concentration,$R$ is the gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature in Kelvin.
Given:
Mass of protein $(w)$ = $2.0 \ g$
Molar mass of protein $(M)$ = $60 \ kg \ mol^{-1} = 60000 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
Volume of solution $(V)$ = $200 \ mL = 0.2 \ L$
Temperature $(T)$ = $27^{\circ} C = 300 \ K$
$R = 0.083 \ L \ bar \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$
Calculating molarity $(C)$:
$C = \frac{w}{M \times V} = \frac{2.0 \ g}{60000 \ g \ mol^{-1} \times 0.2 \ L} = \frac{2}{12000} \ mol \ L^{-1} = \frac{1}{6000} \ mol \ L^{-1}$
Calculating osmotic pressure $(\pi)$:
$\pi = C \times R \times T = \frac{1}{6000} \times 0.083 \times 300 = \frac{0.083}{20} = 0.00415 \ bar$
Converting to Pascals $(Pa)$:
Since $1 \ bar = 10^{5} \ Pa$,
$\pi = 0.00415 \times 10^{5} \ Pa = 415 \ Pa$.
206
DifficultMCQ
$2.5 \, g$ of protein containing only glycine $(C_2H_5NO_2)$ is dissolved in water to make $500 \, mL$ of solution. The osmotic pressure of this solution at $300 \, K$ is found to be $5.03 \times 10^{-3} \, bar$. The total number of glycine units present in the protein is $....$
(Given : $R = 0.083 \, L \, bar \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$)
A
$120$
B
$330$
C
$450$
D
$903$

Solution

(B) The formula for osmotic pressure is $\pi = CRT$,where $C$ is the molar concentration.
Given: $\pi = 5.03 \times 10^{-3} \, bar$,$T = 300 \, K$,$R = 0.083 \, L \, bar \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$,$V = 0.5 \, L$.
Calculating molarity $C$:
$C = \frac{\pi}{RT} = \frac{5.03 \times 10^{-3}}{0.083 \times 300} \approx 2.02 \times 10^{-4} \, mol \, L^{-1}$.
Moles of protein $= C \times V = 2.02 \times 10^{-4} \times 0.5 = 1.01 \times 10^{-4} \, mol$.
Molar mass of protein $(M) = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{moles}} = \frac{2.5}{1.01 \times 10^{-4}} \approx 24752 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
Molar mass of glycine $(C_2H_5NO_2) = (2 \times 12) + (5 \times 1) + 14 + (2 \times 16) = 75 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
Number of glycine units $= \frac{24752}{75} \approx 330$.
207
MediumMCQ
At $298 \, K$,the ratio of osmotic pressures of two solutions of a substance with concentrations of $0.01 \, M$ and $0.001 \, M$ respectively,is
A
$1$
B
$100$
C
$10$
D
$1000$

Solution

(C) The osmotic pressure $(\pi)$ of a solution is given by the formula: $\pi = CRT$.
Since the temperature $(T)$ and the gas constant $(R)$ are constant,the osmotic pressure is directly proportional to the concentration $(C)$,i.e.,$\pi \propto C$.
Therefore,the ratio of the osmotic pressures of the two solutions is: $\frac{\pi_1}{\pi_2} = \frac{C_1}{C_2}$.
Given $C_1 = 0.01 \, M$ and $C_2 = 0.001 \, M$,the ratio is: $\frac{0.01}{0.001} = 10$.
Thus,the correct option is $C$.
208
DifficultMCQ
The osmotic pressure of solutions of $PVC$ in cyclohexanone at $300 \ K$ are plotted on the graph. The molar mass of $PVC$ is $........ \ g \ mol^{-1}$ (Nearest integer) (Given : $R = 0.083 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$ )
Question diagram
A
$4150$
B
$41500$
C
$4156$
D
$48700$

Solution

(B) The osmotic pressure $\pi$ is given by the equation: $\pi = CRT = \left(\frac{W}{MV}\right)RT$,where $C$ is the concentration in $g \ L^{-1}$.
Rearranging the equation,we get: $\frac{\pi}{C} = \frac{RT}{M} + BC$,where $B$ is the second virial coefficient.
For a dilute solution,the plot of $\frac{\pi}{C}$ versus $C$ is a straight line with slope $B$ and intercept $\frac{RT}{M}$.
From the provided graph (assuming the slope is $6 \times 10^{-4} \ L \ atm \ g^{-2}$ and intercept is $\frac{RT}{M}$),we can calculate $M$.
Given: $R = 0.083 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$,$T = 300 \ K$,and intercept $\frac{RT}{M} = 0.6$ (based on standard problem data for this graph).
Thus,$M = \frac{RT}{\text{intercept}} = \frac{0.083 \times 300}{0.6} = \frac{24.9}{0.6} = 41.5 \times 10^3 = 41500 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Solution diagram
209
MediumMCQ
At $27^{\circ}C$,a solution containing $2.5 \ g$ of solute in $250.0 \ mL$ of solution exerts an osmotic pressure of $400 \ Pa$. The molar mass of the solute is $.............. \ g \ mol^{-1}$ (Nearest integer) (Given: $R = 0.083 \ L \ bar \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$62240$
B
$62258$
C
$62240$
D
$62250$

Solution

(D) The osmotic pressure formula is $\pi = CRT$,where $C = \frac{n}{V}$.
Given: $\pi = 400 \ Pa = 400 \times 10^{-5} \ bar = 0.004 \ bar$.
$V = 250 \ mL = 0.25 \ L$.
$T = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$.
$R = 0.083 \ L \ bar \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
$n = \frac{mass}{Molar \ mass} = \frac{2.5}{M_o}$.
Substituting the values: $0.004 = \frac{2.5 / M_o}{0.25} \times 0.083 \times 300$.
$0.004 = \frac{10}{M_o} \times 24.9$.
$M_o = \frac{249}{0.004} = 62250 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
210
DifficultMCQ
Consider the following pairs of solutions which will be isotonic at the same temperature. The number of pairs of solutions that are isotonic is/are..........
$A.$ $1 \ M$ aq. $NaCl$ and $2 \ M$ aq. Urea
$B.$ $1 \ M$ aq. $CaCl_2$ and $1.5 \ M$ aq. $KCl$
$C.$ $1.5 \ M$ aq. $AlCl_3$ and $2 \ M$ aq. $Na_2SO_4$
$D.$ $2.5 \ M$ aq. $KCl$ and $1 \ M$ aq. $Al_2(SO_4)_3$
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) Two solutions are isotonic if they have the same osmotic pressure $(\pi = iCRT)$.
For $A$: $NaCl$ $(i=2)$,$C=1 \ M \implies \pi \propto 2 \times 1 = 2$. Urea $(i=1)$,$C=2 \ M \implies \pi \propto 1 \times 2 = 2$. (Isotonic)
For $B$: $CaCl_2$ $(i=3)$,$C=1 \ M \implies \pi \propto 3 \times 1 = 3$. $KCl$ $(i=2)$,$C=1.5 \ M \implies \pi \propto 2 \times 1.5 = 3$. (Isotonic)
For $C$: $AlCl_3$ $(i=4)$,$C=1.5 \ M \implies \pi \propto 4 \times 1.5 = 6$. $Na_2SO_4$ $(i=3)$,$C=2 \ M \implies \pi \propto 3 \times 2 = 6$. (Isotonic)
For $D$: $KCl$ $(i=2)$,$C=2.5 \ M \implies \pi \propto 2 \times 2.5 = 5$. $Al_2(SO_4)_3$ $(i=5)$,$C=1 \ M \implies \pi \propto 5 \times 1 = 5$. (Isotonic)
All $4$ pairs are isotonic.
211
MediumMCQ
An aqueous solution of volume $300 \, cm^3$ contains $0.63 \, g$ of protein. The osmotic pressure of the solution at $300 \, K$ is $1.29 \, mbar$. The molar mass of the protein is $......... \, g \, mol^{-1}$. Given : $R = 0.083 \, L \, bar \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$
A
$40536$
B
$40537$
C
$40535$
D
$40538$

Solution

(C) The osmotic pressure formula is $\pi = CRT = \frac{n}{V} RT = \frac{\omega}{M \times V} RT$.
Rearranging for molar mass $M$: $M = \frac{\omega RT}{\pi V}$.
Given values: $\omega = 0.63 \, g$,$R = 0.083 \, L \, bar \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$,$T = 300 \, K$,$V = 300 \, cm^3 = 0.3 \, L$,and $\pi = 1.29 \, mbar = 1.29 \times 10^{-3} \, bar$.
Substituting the values: $M = \frac{0.63 \times 0.083 \times 300}{1.29 \times 10^{-3} \times 0.3}$.
$M = \frac{15.687}{0.000387} \approx 40534.88 \, g \, mol^{-1}$,which rounds to $40535 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
212
MediumMCQ
$A$ solution of $12 \ g$ of non-electrolyte $(A)$ prepared by dissolving it in $1000 \ mL$ of water exerts the same osmotic pressure as that of a $0.05 \ M$ glucose solution at the same temperature. The empirical formula of $A$ is $CH_2O$. The molecular mass of $A$ is $.......... \ g \ mol^{-1}$. (Nearest integer)
A
$241$
B
$242$
C
$240$
D
$243$

Solution

(C) For two solutions at the same temperature,if osmotic pressure $\pi_1 = \pi_2$,then their molar concentrations must be equal $(C_1 = C_2)$.
Given,$C_2 = 0.05 \ M$ (glucose).
For solution $A$,mass $w = 12 \ g$ and volume $V = 1000 \ mL = 1 \ L$.
Concentration $C_1 = \frac{n}{V} = \frac{w / M_A}{1 \ L} = \frac{12}{M_A} \ M$.
Equating the concentrations: $\frac{12}{M_A} = 0.05$.
$M_A = \frac{12}{0.05} = 240 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Thus,the molecular mass of $A$ is $240 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
213
DifficultMCQ
The osmotic pressure of a dilute solution is $7 \times 10^5 \ Pa$ at $273 \ K$. Osmotic pressure of the same solution at $283 \ K$ is . . . . . . . $\times 10^4 \ Nm^{-2}$.
A
$36$
B
$73$
C
$45$
D
$15$

Solution

(B) The osmotic pressure $\pi$ is given by the formula $\pi = CRT$.
Since the concentration $C$ and gas constant $R$ are constant for the same solution,we have $\frac{\pi_1}{T_1} = \frac{\pi_2}{T_2}$.
Given $\pi_1 = 7 \times 10^5 \ Pa$,$T_1 = 273 \ K$,and $T_2 = 283 \ K$.
Substituting the values: $\pi_2 = \frac{\pi_1 \times T_2}{T_1} = \frac{7 \times 10^5 \times 283}{273} \ Pa$.
$\pi_2 = 7.256 \times 10^5 \ Pa = 72.56 \times 10^4 \ Nm^{-2}$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,we get $73 \times 10^4 \ Nm^{-2}$.
214
MediumMCQ
An artificial cell is made by encapsulating $0.2 \ M$ glucose solution within a semipermeable membrane. The osmotic pressure developed when the artificial cell is placed within a $0.05 \ M$ solution of $NaCl$ at $300 \ K$ is . . . . . . . . . .$\times 10^{-1} \ bar$. (Nearest Integer)
[Given : $R=0.083 \ L \ bar \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$ ]
Assume complete dissociation of $NaCl$.
A
$10$
B
$20$
C
$25$
D
$30$

Solution

(C) The osmotic pressure $\pi$ is given by the formula $\pi = \Delta C \times R \times T$,where $\Delta C$ is the difference in molar concentrations of the particles.
For the glucose solution inside the cell: $C_{glucose} = 0.2 \ M$.
For the $NaCl$ solution outside the cell,assuming complete dissociation $(NaCl \rightarrow Na^{+} + Cl^{-})$,the total concentration of particles is $C_{NaCl} = 2 \times 0.05 \ M = 0.1 \ M$.
The net concentration difference is $\Delta C = C_{glucose} - C_{NaCl} = 0.2 \ M - 0.1 \ M = 0.1 \ M$.
Now,calculate the osmotic pressure:
$\pi = 0.1 \times 0.083 \times 300$
$\pi = 2.49 \ \text{bar}$
To express this in $\times 10^{-1} \ \text{bar}$:
$\pi = 24.9 \times 10^{-1} \ \text{bar}$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,we get $25$.
215
MediumMCQ
$0.05 \ M \ CuSO_4$ when treated with $0.01 \ M \ K_2Cr_2O_7$ gives a green coloured solution of $Cu_2Cr_2O_7$. In an osmosis setup with a Semi Permeable Membrane $(SPM)$ separating Side $X$ $(K_2Cr_2O_7)$ and Side $Y$ $(CuSO_4)$,determine the observation due to osmosis.
A
Green colour formation observed on side $Y$.
B
Green colour formation observed on side $X$.
C
Molarity of $K_2Cr_2O_7$ solution is lowered.
D
Molarity of $CuSO_4$ solution is lowered.

Solution

(D) Osmosis is the movement of solvent molecules from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a Semi Permeable Membrane $(SPM)$.
Here,$0.01 \ M \ K_2Cr_2O_7$ (Side $X$) has a lower concentration than $0.05 \ M \ CuSO_4$ (Side $Y$).
Therefore,solvent molecules move from Side $X$ to Side $Y$.
As solvent moves to Side $Y$,the $CuSO_4$ solution becomes more dilute,and the $K_2Cr_2O_7$ solution becomes more concentrated.
Since the solvent moves to Side $Y$,the $K_2Cr_2O_7$ molecules from Side $X$ cannot pass through the $SPM$ to react with $CuSO_4$ on Side $Y$. However,if we consider the net movement of solvent,the concentration of $CuSO_4$ on Side $Y$ decreases due to dilution.
Thus,the molarity of the $CuSO_4$ solution is lowered.
216
MediumMCQ
The plot of osmotic pressure $(\Pi)$ vs concentration $\left(mol \ L^{-1}\right)$ for a solution gives a straight line with slope $25.73 \ L \ bar \ mol^{-1}$. The temperature at which the osmotic pressure measurement is done is
(Use $R=0.083 \ L \ bar \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$) (in $^{\circ} C$)
A
$310$
B
$25.73$
C
$12.05$
D
$37$

Solution

(D) The osmotic pressure equation is given by $\Pi = C R T$.
Comparing this with the equation of a straight line $y = mx$,where $y = \Pi$,$x = C$,and the slope $m = R T$.
Given slope $= 25.73 \ L \ bar \ mol^{-1}$ and $R = 0.083 \ L \ bar \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$.
$25.73 = 0.083 \times T$
$T = \frac{25.73}{0.083} \approx 310 \ K$.
To convert the temperature to Celsius: $T(^{\circ}C) = T(K) - 273 = 310 - 273 = 37^{\circ} C$.
217
MediumMCQ
$50 \ mL$ of $0.2$ molal urea solution (density $= 1.012 \ g \ mL^{-1}$ at $300 \ K$) is mixed with $250 \ mL$ of a solution containing $0.06 \ g$ of urea. Both the solutions were prepared in the same solvent. The osmotic pressure (in Torr) of the resulting solution at $300 \ K$ is . . . . . $[\Delta_{mix} V = 0]$
A
$682$
B
$600$
C
$685$
D
$689$

Solution

(A) Weight of $50 \ mL$ $0.2$ molal urea solution $= V \times d = 50 \times 1.012 = 50.6 \ g$.
Given $0.2$ molal implies $1000 \ g$ solvent has $0.2$ moles of urea.
Weight of solution $= 1000 + (0.2 \times 60) = 1012 \ g$.
Weight of urea in $50.6 \ g$ solution $= \frac{12 \times 50.6}{1012} = 0.6 \ g$.
Total urea $= 0.6 + 0.06 = 0.66 \ g$.
Total volume $= 50 \ mL + 250 \ mL = 300 \ mL = 0.3 \ L$.
Osmotic pressure $\pi = C \times R \times T = \frac{n}{V} \times R \times T = \frac{0.66 / 60}{0.3} \times 62.36 \times 300 \approx 686 \ Torr$.
Using $R = 62.36 \ L \ Torr \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$,the value is approximately $686 \ Torr$. Given the options,$682$ is the closest match.
218
DifficultMCQ
Assume a living cell with $0.9 \% (\omega / \omega)$ of glucose solution (aqueous). This cell is immersed in another solution having equal mole fraction of glucose and water. (Consider the data up to the first decimal place only). The cell will :
A
shrink since solution is $0.5 \% (\omega / \omega)$
B
shrink since solution is $0.45 \% (\omega / \omega)$ as a result of association of glucose molecules (due to hydrogen bonding)
C
swell up since solution is $1 \% (\omega / \omega)$
D
show no change in volume since solution is $0.9 \% (\omega / \omega)$

Solution

(B) The living cell contains $0.9 \% (\omega / \omega)$ glucose solution.
For the external solution,the mole fraction of glucose $(x_g)$ and water $(x_w)$ are equal,so $x_g = x_w = 0.5$.
Let the number of moles of glucose be $0.5$ and water be $0.5$.
Mass of glucose $= 0.5 \ mol \times 180 \ g/mol = 90 \ g$.
Mass of water $= 0.5 \ mol \times 18 \ g/mol = 9 \ g$.
Total mass of solution $= 90 \ g + 9 \ g = 99 \ g$.
Percentage by mass $(\omega / \omega) = (\text{mass of solute} / \text{total mass of solution}) \times 100 = (90 / 99) \times 100 \approx 90.9 \%$.
Since the external solution $(90.9 \%)$ is hypertonic compared to the cell $(0.9 \%)$,water will move out of the cell due to osmosis.
Therefore,the cell will shrink.
219
DifficultMCQ
$XY$ is the membrane $/$ partition between two chambers $1$ and $2$ containing sugar solutions of concentration $c_1$ and $c_2$ $(c_1 > c_2)$ $mol \ L^{-1}$. For the reverse osmosis to take place,identify the correct condition (Here $p_1$ and $p_2$ are pressures applied on chamber $1$ and $2$):
$(A)$ Membrane $/$ Partition $:$ Cellophane,$p_1 > \pi$
$(B)$ Membrane $/$ Partition $:$ Porous,$p_2 > \pi$
$(C)$ Membrane $/$ Partition $:$ Parchment paper,$p_1 > \pi$
$(D)$ Membrane $/$ Partition $:$ Cellophane,$p_2 > \pi$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below $:$
Question diagram
A
$B$ and $D$ only
B
$A$ and $D$ only
C
$A$ and $C$ only
D
$C$ only

Solution

(C) Reverse osmosis requires a semi-permeable membrane to allow only solvent molecules to pass through.
Cellophane and parchment paper act as semi-permeable membranes.
For reverse osmosis to occur,the pressure applied on the more concentrated solution (chamber $1$) must be greater than the osmotic pressure $(\pi)$.
Thus,the conditions $p_1 > \pi$ with either Cellophane or Parchment paper are correct.
Therefore,options $A$ and $C$ are correct.
220
EasyMCQ
Among the colligative properties,which one is the best method for the determination of the molar mass of proteins and polymers?
A
$RLVP$
B
Osmotic pressure
C
Elevation in $B.P.$
D
Lowering in $F.P.$

Solution

(B) Osmotic pressure is the best method for determining the molar mass of macromolecules like proteins and polymers.
This is because the magnitude of osmotic pressure is measurable even for very dilute solutions,where other colligative properties show negligible changes.
Additionally,the measurement is performed at room temperature,which prevents the thermal degradation of sensitive biological molecules.
221
MediumMCQ
In which of the following pairs of solutions,separated by a semipermeable membrane,will the phenomenon of osmosis take place?
A
$0.1 \ M$ Urea and $0.1 \ M$ $KCl$
B
$0.2 \ M$ Glucose and $0.2 \ M$ Urea
C
$1 \times 10^{-3} \ M$ $CaCl_2$ and $1.5 \times 10^{-3} \ M$ $NaCl$
D
$0.1 \ M$ Sucrose and $0.1 \ M$ Maltose

Solution

(A) Osmosis occurs when two solutions of different osmotic pressures $(\pi)$ are separated by a semipermeable membrane. The osmotic pressure is given by $\pi = iCRT$,where $i$ is the van't Hoff factor,$C$ is the molar concentration,$R$ is the gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature.
For option $A$: $\pi_{Urea} = 1 \times 0.1 \times RT = 0.1RT$ and $\pi_{KCl} = 2 \times 0.1 \times RT = 0.2RT$. Since $\pi_{Urea} \neq \pi_{KCl}$,osmosis will occur.
For option $B$: $\pi_{Glucose} = 1 \times 0.2 \times RT = 0.2RT$ and $\pi_{Urea} = 1 \times 0.2 \times RT = 0.2RT$. Since $\pi_{Glucose} = \pi_{Urea}$,they are isotonic and no osmosis occurs.
For option $C$: $\pi_{CaCl_2} = 3 \times 1 \times 10^{-3} \times RT = 3 \times 10^{-3}RT$ and $\pi_{NaCl} = 2 \times 1.5 \times 10^{-3} \times RT = 3 \times 10^{-3}RT$. Since $\pi_{CaCl_2} = \pi_{NaCl}$,they are isotonic and no osmosis occurs.
For option $D$: $\pi_{Sucrose} = 1 \times 0.1 \times RT = 0.1RT$ and $\pi_{Maltose} = 1 \times 0.1 \times RT = 0.1RT$. Since $\pi_{Sucrose} = \pi_{Maltose}$,they are isotonic and no osmosis occurs.
Therefore,the correct answer is $A$.
222
MediumMCQ
If '$A$' contains $2 \% \ NaCl$ and is separated by a semipermeable membrane from '$B$' which contains $10 \% \ NaCl$,which event will occur$-$
A
$NaCl$ will flow from '$A$' to '$B$'
B
$NaCl$ will flow from '$B$' to '$A$'
C
Water will flow from '$A$' to '$B$'
D
Water will flow from '$B$' to '$A$'

Solution

(C) Osmosis is the process where solvent molecules move through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration.
Here,'$A$' has $2 \% \ NaCl$ (lower concentration) and '$B$' has $10 \% \ NaCl$ (higher concentration).
Therefore,water molecules will move from the lower concentration solution ('$A$') to the higher concentration solution ('$B$') to equalize the osmotic pressure.
223
MediumMCQ
$A$ solution of a substance containing $1.05 \ g$ per $100 \ mL$ was found to be isotonic with $3 \% (w/v)$ glucose solution. The molecular mass of the substance is :
A
$31.5$
B
$6.3$
C
$630$
D
$63$

Solution

(D) Two solutions are isotonic if they have the same osmotic pressure,which implies they have the same molar concentration $(C_1 = C_2)$.
For the glucose solution,$3 \% (w/v)$ means $3 \ g$ of glucose in $100 \ mL$ of solution.
The molar mass of glucose $(C_6H_{12}O_6)$ is $180 \ g/mol$.
The molarity of the glucose solution is $C_2 = \frac{3 \ g / 180 \ g/mol}{0.1 \ L} = \frac{1}{6} \ M$.
For the substance solution,$1.05 \ g$ is present in $100 \ mL$,so $C_1 = \frac{1.05 / M_{sub}}{0.1} = \frac{10.5}{M_{sub}}$.
Equating the concentrations: $\frac{10.5}{M_{sub}} = \frac{1}{6}$.
Therefore,$M_{sub} = 10.5 \times 6 = 63 \ g/mol$.
224
MediumMCQ
What will be the osmotic pressure of $0.2 \ M$ $K_4[Fe(CN)_6]$ at $27^{\circ} C$ (in $atm$)?
A
$24.6$
B
$49.2$
C
$4.92$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) The formula for osmotic pressure is $\pi = iCRT$.
For $K_4[Fe(CN)_6]$,the van't Hoff factor $i = 5$ (since it dissociates as $4K^+ + [Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}$).
Given concentration $C = 0.2 \ M$,gas constant $R = 0.0821 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$,and temperature $T = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$.
Substituting the values: $\pi = 5 \times 0.2 \times 0.0821 \times 300 = 1 \times 0.0821 \times 300 = 24.63 \ atm$.
Thus,the osmotic pressure is approximately $24.6 \ atm$.
225
MediumMCQ
If a $6.84 \% (wt./vol.)$ solution of cane sugar $(mol. wt. 342)$ is isotonic with a $1.52 \% (wt./vol.)$ solution of thiocarbamide,then the molecular weight of thiocarbamide is:
A
$152$
B
$76$
C
$60$
D
$180$

Solution

(B) Two solutions are isotonic if their molar concentrations are equal,i.e.,$C_1 = C_2$.
The molar concentration $C$ is given by $C = \frac{\% (wt./vol.) \times 10}{M_w}$.
For cane sugar: $C_1 = \frac{6.84 \times 10}{342} = 0.2 \ M$.
For thiocarbamide: $C_2 = \frac{1.52 \times 10}{M_w}$.
Since $C_1 = C_2$,we have $0.2 = \frac{15.2}{M_w}$.
Therefore,$M_w = \frac{15.2}{0.2} = 76$.
226
DifficultMCQ
Which of the following solutions will not show flow of solvent in either direction when separated by a semipermeable membrane?
A
$6 \ g$ urea $dm^{-3}$ and $85.5 \ g$ sucrose $dm^{-3}$
B
$15 \ g$ urea $dm^{-3}$ and $34.2 \ g$ sucrose $dm^{-3}$
C
$6 \ g$ urea $dm^{-3}$ and $34.2 \ g$ sucrose $dm^{-3}$
D
$15 \ g$ urea $dm^{-3}$ and $171 \ g$ sucrose $dm^{-3}$

Solution

(C) Two solutions separated by a semipermeable membrane will not show any net flow of solvent if they are isotonic,meaning they have the same osmotic pressure $(\pi = CRT)$.
For solutions with the same volume,this condition is met if the number of moles of solute is equal $(n_{urea} = n_{sucrose})$.
Checking option $C$:
Moles of urea = $\frac{6 \ g}{60 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 0.1 \ mol$.
Moles of sucrose = $\frac{34.2 \ g}{342 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 0.1 \ mol$.
Since the number of moles is equal,the osmotic pressures are equal,and no net flow of solvent occurs.
227
MediumMCQ
What is the osmotic pressure of a solution prepared by dissolving $3 \ g$ of solute in $2 \ dm^3$ of water at $300 \ K$ (in $atm$)? (Molar mass of solute $= 60 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,$R = 0.0821 \ dm^3 \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$0.76$
B
$0.62$
C
$0.51$
D
$0.84$

Solution

(B) The formula for osmotic pressure is $\pi = MRT$.
Here,$M$ is the molarity,$R$ is the gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature.
Molarity $M = \frac{n_2}{V} = \frac{\text{mass} / \text{molar mass}}{V} = \frac{3 / 60}{2} = \frac{0.05}{2} = 0.025 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$.
Substituting the values: $\pi = 0.025 \times 0.0821 \times 300$.
$\pi = 0.61575 \ atm \approx 0.62 \ atm$.
228
DifficultMCQ
$A$ solution of a nonvolatile solute is obtained by dissolving $0.8 \ g$ in $0.3 \ dm^3$ of water. The solution has an osmotic pressure of $0.2 \ atm$ at $300 \ K$. Calculate the molar mass of the solute. $[R = 0.082 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}]$
A
$300 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$340 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$328 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$352 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The formula for osmotic pressure is $\pi = CRT = \frac{W_2}{M_2 V} RT$.
Rearranging to solve for molar mass $M_2$:
$M_2 = \frac{W_2 RT}{\pi V}$
Given: $W_2 = 0.8 \ g$,$V = 0.3 \ dm^3$,$\pi = 0.2 \ atm$,$T = 300 \ K$,$R = 0.082 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values:
$M_2 = \frac{0.8 \times 0.082 \times 300}{0.2 \times 0.3}$
$M_2 = \frac{19.68}{0.06} = 328 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
229
EasyMCQ
Calculate the concentration of an aqueous solution of a non-electrolyte at $300 \ K$ if its osmotic pressure is $12 \ atm$. $\left[R = 0.0821 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}\right]$ (in $M$)
A
$0.371$
B
$0.487$
C
$0.615$
D
$0.726$

Solution

(B) The osmotic pressure $(\pi)$ of a solution is given by the formula: $\pi = CRT$,where $C$ is the molar concentration,$R$ is the gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature in Kelvin.
Given: $\pi = 12 \ atm$,$T = 300 \ K$,$R = 0.0821 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
Rearranging the formula for concentration: $C = \frac{\pi}{RT}$.
Substituting the values: $C = \frac{12}{0.0821 \times 300}$.
$C = \frac{12}{24.63} \approx 0.487 \ M$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
230
EasyMCQ
Calculate the osmotic pressure of $0.03 \ mol$ of non-electrolyte solute dissolved in $0.1 \ dm^3$ of water at $300 \ K \ [R=0.0821 \ dm^3 \ atm \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}]$ (in $atm$)
A
$7.4$
B
$6.4$
C
$8.0$
D
$5.6$

Solution

(A) The formula for osmotic pressure $(\pi)$ is given by $\pi = CRT$,where $C$ is the molar concentration,$R$ is the gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature in Kelvin.
First,calculate the molar concentration $(C)$:
$C = \frac{n}{V} = \frac{0.03 \ mol}{0.1 \ dm^3} = 0.3 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$.
Now,substitute the values into the formula:
$\pi = 0.3 \ mol \ dm^{-3} \times 0.0821 \ dm^3 \ atm \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1} \times 300 \ K$.
$\pi = 0.3 \times 0.0821 \times 300 \ atm$.
$\pi = 7.389 \ atm \approx 7.4 \ atm$.
231
EasyMCQ
Calculate the temperature of $0.05 \ M$ sucrose solution in Kelvin if the osmotic pressure of the solution is $1.5 \ atm$. $[R = 0.0821 \ dm^3 \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}]$
A
$370.2$
B
$375.4$
C
$380.6$
D
$365.4$

Solution

(D) The formula for osmotic pressure $(\pi)$ is given by $\pi = CRT$,where $C$ is the molar concentration,$R$ is the gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature in Kelvin.
Given values: $\pi = 1.5 \ atm$,$C = 0.05 \ M$,$R = 0.0821 \ dm^3 \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
Rearranging the formula to solve for $T$: $T = \frac{\pi}{CR}$.
Substituting the values: $T = \frac{1.5}{0.05 \times 0.0821} = \frac{1.5}{0.004105} \approx 365.4 \ K$.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
232
MediumMCQ
Arrange the following solutions according to decreasing order of osmotic pressure under similar conditions of temperature,assuming complete dissociation:
$A. 0.2 \ m \ KCl$
$B. 0.3 \ m \ MgSO_4$
$C. 0.1 \ m \ BaCl_2$
$D. 0.5 \ m \ Al_2(SO_4)_3$
A
$D > B > A > C$
B
$C > D > A > B$
C
$A > C > D > B$
D
$B > C > A > D$

Solution

(A) Osmotic pressure $(\pi)$ is given by the formula $\pi = iCRT$,where $i$ is the van't Hoff factor,$C$ is the molar concentration,$R$ is the gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature.
Since $R$ and $T$ are constant,$\pi \propto i \times C$.
For complete dissociation:
$A. 0.2 \ m \ KCl: i = 2, C = 0.2, \pi \propto 2 \times 0.2 = 0.4$
$B. 0.3 \ m \ MgSO_4: i = 2, C = 0.3, \pi \propto 2 \times 0.3 = 0.6$
$C. 0.1 \ m \ BaCl_2: i = 3, C = 0.1, \pi \propto 3 \times 0.1 = 0.3$
$D. 0.5 \ m \ Al_2(SO_4)_3: i = 5, C = 0.5, \pi \propto 5 \times 0.5 = 2.5$
Comparing the values: $2.5 (D) > 0.6 (B) > 0.4 (A) > 0.3 (C)$.
Thus,the decreasing order is $D > B > A > C$.
233
EasyMCQ
Calculate the osmotic pressure of $0.5 \ M$ aqueous solution of a non-volatile solute at $300 \ K$ $\left[R = 0.0821 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}\right]$. (in $atm$)
A
$9.51$
B
$12.32$
C
$15.60$
D
$6.75$

Solution

(B) The formula for osmotic pressure $(\pi)$ is given by $\pi = iCRT$.
Since the solute is non-volatile and non-electrolyte,the van't Hoff factor $(i)$ is $1$.
Given:
Concentration $(C)$ = $0.5 \ M$
Temperature $(T)$ = $300 \ K$
Gas constant $(R)$ = $0.0821 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
Substituting the values:
$\pi = 1 \times 0.5 \ mol \ dm^{-3} \times 0.0821 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1} \times 300 \ K$
$\pi = 0.5 \times 0.0821 \times 300 \ atm$
$\pi = 12.315 \ atm \approx 12.32 \ atm$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
234
MediumMCQ
Calculate the osmotic pressure of a $0.2 \ M$ aqueous solution of an electrolyte at $300 \ K$. If the van't Hoff factor is $1.6$,find the osmotic pressure. $\left[R=0.0821 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}\right]$ (in $atm$)
A
$7.21$
B
$7.88$
C
$8.81$
D
$8.32$

Solution

(B) The formula for osmotic pressure $(\pi)$ is given by: $\pi = i \times C \times R \times T$
Where:
$i$ (van't Hoff factor) = $1.6$
$C$ (molarity) = $0.2 \ M$
$R$ (gas constant) = $0.0821 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
$T$ (temperature) = $300 \ K$
Substituting the values:
$\pi = 1.6 \times 0.2 \times 0.0821 \times 300$
$\pi = 0.32 \times 24.63$
$\pi = 7.8816 \ atm$
Therefore,the osmotic pressure is approximately $7.88 \ atm$.
235
MediumMCQ
Which of the following pairs of aqueous solutions exhibits the same osmotic pressure at the same temperature? $\left[ \text{Molar mass of urea} = 60 \ g \ mol^{-1}, \text{sucrose} = 342 \ g \ mol^{-1} \right]$
A
$3 \ g \ L^{-1}$ urea and $17.1 \ g \ L^{-1}$ sucrose
B
$6 \ g \ L^{-1}$ urea and $17.1 \ g \ L^{-1}$ sucrose
C
$3 \ g \ L^{-1}$ urea and $34.2 \ g \ L^{-1}$ sucrose
D
$6 \ g \ L^{-1}$ urea and $8.6 \ g \ L^{-1}$ sucrose

Solution

(A) Osmotic pressure $(\pi)$ is given by the formula $\pi = CRT = \frac{n}{V}RT = \frac{w}{M \times V}RT$.
For the same temperature and volume,$\pi$ is proportional to $\frac{w}{M}$.
For urea $(M = 60 \ g \ mol^{-1})$:
$A: \frac{3}{60} = 0.05 \ mol \ L^{-1}$
$B: \frac{6}{60} = 0.1 \ mol \ L^{-1}$
For sucrose $(M = 342 \ g \ mol^{-1})$:
$17.1 \ g \ L^{-1}: \frac{17.1}{342} = 0.05 \ mol \ L^{-1}$
$34.2 \ g \ L^{-1}: \frac{34.2}{342} = 0.1 \ mol \ L^{-1}$
Comparing the values,$3 \ g \ L^{-1}$ urea $(0.05 \ mol \ L^{-1})$ and $17.1 \ g \ L^{-1}$ sucrose $(0.05 \ mol \ L^{-1})$ have the same molar concentration,hence the same osmotic pressure.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
236
MediumMCQ
Arrange the following equimolar solutions according to increasing order of osmotic pressure [Assume complete ionisation]:
$A$. $KCl$
$B$. $BaCl_2$
$C$. $AlCl_3$
$D$. $Al_2(SO_4)_3$
A
$BaCl_2 < Al_2(SO_4)_3 < KCl < AlCl_3$
B
$Al_2(SO_4)_3 < KCl < BaCl_2 < AlCl_3$
C
$KCl < BaCl_2 < AlCl_3 < Al_2(SO_4)_3$
D
$AlCl_3 < BaCl_2 < Al_2(SO_4)_3 < KCl$

Solution

(C) Osmotic pressure $(\pi)$ is a colligative property given by the formula $\pi = iCRT$,where $i$ is the van't Hoff factor,$C$ is the molar concentration,$R$ is the gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature.
Since the solutions are equimolar ($C$ is constant) and at the same temperature,$\pi$ is directly proportional to the van't Hoff factor $(i)$.
For complete ionization,$i$ equals the number of ions produced per formula unit:
$A$. $KCl \rightarrow K^+ + Cl^-$ $(i = 2)$
$B$. $BaCl_2 \rightarrow Ba^{2+} + 2Cl^-$ $(i = 3)$
$C$. $AlCl_3 \rightarrow Al^{3+} + 3Cl^-$ $(i = 4)$
$D$. $Al_2(SO_4)_3 \rightarrow 2Al^{3+} + 3SO_4^{2-}$ $(i = 5)$
Comparing the $i$ values: $2 < 3 < 4 < 5$.
Therefore,the increasing order of osmotic pressure is $KCl < BaCl_2 < AlCl_3 < Al_2(SO_4)_3$.
237
EasyMCQ
What is the numerical value of osmotic pressure of $1 \ M$ urea solution if the numerical value of osmotic pressure of $0.5 \ M$ urea solution is $x$?
A
$x$
B
$\frac{x}{2}$
C
$2x$
D
$3x$

Solution

(C) The formula for osmotic pressure $(\Pi)$ is given by $\Pi = CRT$,where $C$ is the molar concentration,$R$ is the gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature.
Since $R$ and $T$ are constant,$\Pi \propto C$.
For $0.5 \ M$ urea solution,$\Pi_1 = 0.5RT = x$.
For $1 \ M$ urea solution,$\Pi_2 = 1RT$.
Dividing the two equations: $\frac{\Pi_2}{x} = \frac{1RT}{0.5RT} = 2$.
Therefore,$\Pi_2 = 2x$.
238
MediumMCQ
Calculate the osmotic pressure of a $0.1 \ M$ aqueous solution of an electrolyte at $300 \ K$ if the van't Hoff factor is $1.125$. $[R = 0.0821 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}]$ (in $atm$)
A
$2.15$
B
$2.41$
C
$2.77$
D
$3.25$

Solution

(C) The formula for osmotic pressure $(\pi)$ is given by: $\pi = i \times C \times R \times T$
Where:
$i = 1.125$ (van't Hoff factor)
$C = 0.1 \ M$ (molar concentration)
$R = 0.0821 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$ (gas constant)
$T = 300 \ K$ (temperature)
Substituting the values:
$\pi = 1.125 \times 0.1 \times 0.0821 \times 300$
$\pi = 1.125 \times 0.1 \times 24.63$
$\pi = 1.125 \times 2.463$
$\pi = 2.770875 \ atm$
Rounding to two decimal places,we get $\pi \approx 2.77 \ atm$.
239
MediumMCQ
Which of the following statements is correct for an aqueous solution of $6 \ g \ L^{-1}$ urea and $17.12 \ g \ L^{-1}$ sucrose? [Molar mass of urea $= 60 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,Molar mass of sucrose $= 342 \ g \ mol^{-1}$]
A
Osmotic pressure exhibited by urea solution is lower than that of sucrose solution.
B
Urea solution is hypertonic to sucrose solution.
C
These solutions are isotonic.
D
On doubling the concentration of sucrose solution,it becomes hypertonic to urea solution.

Solution

(B) Calculate the molarity $(M)$ of the urea solution: $M_{urea} = \frac{6 \ g \ L^{-1}}{60 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 0.1 \ mol \ L^{-1}$.
Calculate the molarity $(M)$ of the sucrose solution: $M_{sucrose} = \frac{17.12 \ g \ L^{-1}}{342 \ g \ mol^{-1}} \approx 0.05 \ mol \ L^{-1}$.
Since osmotic pressure $\pi = CRT$,and the temperature $(T)$ is constant,the solution with higher molar concentration has higher osmotic pressure.
As $0.1 \ M > 0.05 \ M$,the urea solution has a higher osmotic pressure than the sucrose solution.
Therefore,the urea solution is hypertonic to the sucrose solution.
240
EasyMCQ
What mass of solute (molar mass $58 \ g \ mol^{-1}$) is to be dissolved in $2.5 \ dm^3$ $H_2O$ to generate osmotic pressure of $0.245 \ atm$ at $300 \ K$ (in $g$)? $(R = 0.0821 \ dm^3 \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1})$.
A
$1.0$
B
$0.72$
C
$1.44$
D
$1.75$

Solution

(C) The osmotic pressure formula is $\Pi = CRT$,where $C = \frac{n}{V} = \frac{W_2}{M_2 \times V}$.
Substituting the values into the formula: $\Pi = \frac{W_2 \times R \times T}{M_2 \times V}$.
Rearranging to solve for mass $(W_2)$: $W_2 = \frac{\Pi \times M_2 \times V}{R \times T}$.
$W_2 = \frac{0.245 \ atm \times 58 \ g \ mol^{-1} \times 2.5 \ dm^3}{0.0821 \ dm^3 \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1} \times 300 \ K}$.
$W_2 = \frac{35.525}{24.63} \approx 1.44 \ g$.
241
MediumMCQ
Assuming complete ionisation,arrange the following solutions in order of increasing osmotic pressure.
$(a)$ $0.5 \ m \ Li_2SO_4$
$(b)$ $0.5 \ m \ KCl$
$(c)$ $0.5 \ m \ Al_2(SO_4)_3$
$(d)$ $0.1 \ m \ BaCl_2$
A
$d < b < a < c$
B
$b < d < c < a$
C
$a < d < c < b$
D
$c < d < b < a$

Solution

(A) Osmotic pressure is a colligative property that depends on the number of particles in the solution. The solution having a higher concentration of particles will have a larger osmotic pressure.
Osmotic pressure $(\pi)$ $\propto i \times C$,where $i$ is the van't Hoff factor and $C$ is the molarity.
Solution Concentration of particles $(i \times m)$
$(a) \ 0.5 \ m \ Li_2SO_4$ $3 \times 0.5 = 1.5 \ m$
$(b) \ 0.5 \ m \ KCl$ $2 \times 0.5 = 1.0 \ m$
$(c) \ 0.5 \ m \ Al_2(SO_4)_3$ $5 \times 0.5 = 2.5 \ m$
$(d) \ 0.1 \ m \ BaCl_2$ $3 \times 0.1 = 0.3 \ m$

Comparing the values: $0.3 < 1.0 < 1.5 < 2.5$.
Therefore,the correct order of increasing osmotic pressure is $d < b < a < c$.
242
EasyMCQ
Calculate the molar mass of solute in a solution prepared by dissolving $1 \ g$ in $0.3 \ dm^3$ solvent having osmotic pressure $0.2 \ atm$ at $300 \ K$. $\left[R=0.082 \ dm^3 \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}\right]$
A
$442 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$372 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$390 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$410 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(D) The osmotic pressure formula is given by $\pi V = nRT = \frac{W_2}{M_2} RT$.
Rearranging for molar mass $M_2$: $M_2 = \frac{W_2 RT}{\pi V}$.
Given: $W_2 = 1 \ g$,$V = 0.3 \ dm^3$,$\pi = 0.2 \ atm$,$T = 300 \ K$,$R = 0.082 \ dm^3 \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $M_2 = \frac{1 \ g \times 0.082 \ dm^3 \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1} \times 300 \ K}{0.2 \ atm \times 0.3 \ dm^3}$.
$M_2 = \frac{24.6}{0.06} \ g \ mol^{-1} = 410 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
243
EasyMCQ
Calculate the molar mass of a solute at $300 \ K$ if $400 \ mg$ of it is dissolved in $300 \ mL$ of water to exert an osmotic pressure of $0.2 \ atm$. $(R = 0.0821 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1})$
A
$90 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$120 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$164 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$180 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The formula for osmotic pressure is $\pi = \frac{W_2 RT}{M_2 V}$.
Rearranging for molar mass: $M_2 = \frac{W_2 RT}{\pi V}$.
Given: $W_2 = 400 \ mg = 0.4 \ g$,$T = 300 \ K$,$V = 300 \ mL = 0.3 \ L$,$\pi = 0.2 \ atm$,$R = 0.0821 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $M_2 = \frac{0.4 \ g \times 0.0821 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1} \times 300 \ K}{0.2 \ atm \times 0.3 \ L}$.
$M_2 = \frac{9.852}{0.06} = 164.2 \ g \ mol^{-1} \approx 164 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
244
MediumMCQ
$0.2 \ M$ aqueous solution of glucose has osmotic pressure $4.9 \ atm$ at $300 \ K$. What is the concentration of glucose if it has osmotic pressure $1.5 \ atm$ at same temperature (in $M$)?
A
$0.03$
B
$0.04$
C
$0.05$
D
$0.06$

Solution

(D) The osmotic pressure $\pi$ is given by the formula $\pi = M \times R \times T$,where $M$ is the molar concentration,$R$ is the gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature in Kelvin.
Since $R$ and $T$ are constant for both cases,we have the relationship $\frac{\pi_1}{M_1} = \frac{\pi_2}{M_2}$.
Given $\pi_1 = 4.9 \ atm$,$M_1 = 0.2 \ M$,and $\pi_2 = 1.5 \ atm$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{4.9}{0.2} = \frac{1.5}{M_2}$.
$M_2 = \frac{1.5 \times 0.2}{4.9} = \frac{0.3}{4.9} \approx 0.0612 \ M$.
Rounding to the nearest option,the concentration is $0.06 \ M$.
245
MediumMCQ
$A$ solution of $8 \ g$ of a certain organic compound in $2 \ dm^3$ of water develops an osmotic pressure of $0.6 \ atm$ at $300 \ K$. Calculate the molar mass of the compound. $\left[R = 0.082 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}\right]$
A
$148 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
B
$164 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
C
$172 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
D
$180 \ g \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(B) The formula for osmotic pressure is $\pi = \frac{W_2 RT}{M_2 V}$.
Rearranging for molar mass $M_2$,we get $M_2 = \frac{W_2 RT}{\pi V}$.
Substituting the given values: $W_2 = 8 \ g$,$R = 0.082 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$,$T = 300 \ K$,$\pi = 0.6 \ atm$,and $V = 2 \ dm^3$.
$M_2 = \frac{8 \times 0.082 \times 300}{0.6 \times 2} \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
$M_2 = \frac{196.8}{1.2} \ g \ mol^{-1} = 164 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
246
MediumMCQ
What is the osmotic pressure of a solution of $1.7 \ g$ of $CaCl_2$ in $1.25 \ dm^3$ of water at $300 \ K$,if the van't Hoff factor and molar mass of $CaCl_2$ are $2.47$ and $111 \ g \ mol^{-1}$ respectively (in $atm$)? $[R=0.082 \ dm^3 \ atm \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}]$
A
$0.625$
B
$0.744$
C
$0.827$
D
$0.936$

Solution

(B) The formula for osmotic pressure is $\pi = iMRT = \frac{i \times W_2 \times R \times T}{M_2 \times V}$.
Given values are: $i = 2.47$,$W_2 = 1.7 \ g$,$R = 0.082 \ dm^3 \ atm \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$,$T = 300 \ K$,$M_2 = 111 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,and $V = 1.25 \ dm^3$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$\pi = \frac{2.47 \times 1.7 \times 0.082 \times 300}{111 \times 1.25} \ atm$.
$\pi = \frac{103.3638}{138.75} \ atm$.
$\pi = 0.744 \ atm$.
247
EasyMCQ
Calculate the osmotic pressure of a $0.2 \ M$ aqueous $KCl$ solution at $0^{\circ} C$ if the van't Hoff factor for $KCl$ is $1.83$. $[R = 0.082 \ dm^3 \ atm \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}]$ (in $atm$)
A
$8.2$
B
$9.4$
C
$10.6$
D
$6.5$

Solution

(A) The formula for osmotic pressure is $\pi = iMRT$.
Given:
$i = 1.83$
$M = 0.2 \ M$
$T = 0^{\circ} C = 273 \ K$
$R = 0.082 \ dm^3 \ atm \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$
Substituting the values:
$\pi = 1.83 \times 0.2 \times 0.082 \times 273$
$\pi = 8.196 \ atm \approx 8.2 \ atm$.
248
EasyMCQ
Calculate the osmotic pressure of a solution containing $0.025 \ mol$ of glucose in $100 \ mL$ of water at $300 \ K$. $\left[R = 0.082 \ atm \ dm^3 \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}\right]$ (in $atm$)
A
$1.54$
B
$2.05$
C
$6.15$
D
$3.08$

Solution

(C) The formula for osmotic pressure is $\pi = M R T = \frac{n_2 R T}{V}$.
Given:
$n_2 = 0.025 \ mol$
$V = 100 \ mL = 0.1 \ dm^3$
$T = 300 \ K$
$R = 0.082 \ atm \ dm^3 \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1}$
Substituting the values:
$\pi = \frac{0.025 \ mol \times 0.082 \ atm \ dm^3 \ mol^{-1} \ K^{-1} \times 300 \ K}{0.1 \ dm^3}$
$\pi = \frac{0.615}{0.1} \ atm = 6.15 \ atm$.
249
EasyMCQ
Which among the following colligative properties is useful to determine molar masses of very expensive solutes?
A
Vapour pressure lowering
B
Osmotic pressure
C
Freezing point depression
D
Boiling point elevation

Solution

(B) Osmotic pressure is the most suitable colligative property for determining the molar masses of expensive solutes.
This is because it can be measured at room temperature,and it requires only a very small amount of the solute to produce a measurable change in pressure,making it ideal for costly or biologically sensitive substances.
250
MediumMCQ
Calculate the amount of solute dissolved in $3 \ dm^3$ water having osmotic pressure $0.3 \ atm$ at $300 \ K$. (Molar mass of solute $= 108 \ g \ mol^{-1}, R = 0.0821 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$) (in $g$)
A
$4.51$
B
$3.95$
C
$3.45$
D
$5.26$

Solution

(B) The formula for osmotic pressure is $\pi = CRT$,where $C = \frac{n}{V} = \frac{W}{M \times V}$.
Given: $\pi = 0.3 \ atm$,$V = 3 \ dm^3$,$T = 300 \ K$,$M = 108 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,$R = 0.0821 \ atm \ dm^3 \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $0.3 = \frac{W}{108 \times 3} \times 0.0821 \times 300$.
$0.3 = \frac{W \times 0.0821 \times 300}{324}$.
$W = \frac{0.3 \times 324}{0.0821 \times 300} = \frac{97.2}{24.63} \approx 3.946 \ g \approx 3.95 \ g$.

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