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The Question
A sample of a mixture containing two hydrate isomers of , Isomer X (pale green) and Isomer Y (dark green), is dissolved in of water at . The boiling point of this solution is found to be at . If the entire solution is treated with excess , what mass of will precipitate?
(Assume the boiling point of pure water is at , ionization of the complex salts, ideal behavior, and no aquation of the inner coordination sphere. Given: , Molar mass of , Molar mass of )
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- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Concepts Behind This Question
Boiling Point Elevation (Solvent vs Solution)|Hydrate and Ionization Isomerism|Coordination Isomerism
Why This Question Is Tricky
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This problem tests the intersection of Coordination Chemistry (Hydrate/Ionization Isomerism) and Physical Chemistry (Colligative Properties).
The 'Hidden Variable' is the distinction between the Van't Hoff factor () and the number of reactive chloride ions.
Students often fall into the trap of equating directly to the moles of precipitatable (Trap C) or ignoring the coordination sphere entirely to assume all chlorides are ionic (Trap B).
Success requires identifying the specific isomers from their standard colors (pale green vs dark green) to determine their primary and secondary valencies.
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Question Information
| Subject | Chemistry |
| Chapter | Solutions - Class 12 |
| Concept | Boiling Point Elevation (Solvent vs Solution) |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 7 |
| Target Solve Time | 160 sec |
| Access | Free |