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Q1.23(i):
Suggest the most important type of intermolecular attractive interaction in the following pairs.
(i) n-hexane and n-octane
Solution :
Step 1: Analyzing Molecular Structure
To determine the nature of the intermolecular forces, we must first analyze the chemical composition and structural characteristics of the two components:
- n-hexane ($C_6H_{14}$): A straight-chain alkane. It consists of a non-polar hydrocarbon backbone where the electronegativity difference between Carbon ($\chi \approx 2.55$) and Hydrogen ($\chi \approx 2.20$) is minimal ($\Delta\chi \approx 0.35$). [Per the Pauling Scale of electronegativity].
- n-octane ($C_8H_{18}$): A straight-chain alkane. Similarly, it is composed of non-polar $C-C$ and $C-H$ bonds.
Step 2: Evaluating Molecular Polarity
Because both molecules consist solely of $C$ and $H$ atoms arranged in symmetric, non-polar chains, the net dipole moment ($\mu$) for both molecules is essentially zero ($\mu = 0$). [By the principle of molecular vector summation]. Consequently, these molecules cannot participate in dipole-dipole interactions or hydrogen bonding.
Step 3: Identification of Intermolecular Force
Since both substances are non-polar, the only available attractive forces arise from the temporary fluctuations in electron density within the electron clouds, which induce instantaneous dipoles in adjacent molecules. These are known as London Dispersion Forces (or induced dipole-induced dipole interactions).
Step 4: Theoretical Justification
The interaction between two non-polar species is governed by the London Dispersion Force, which is characterized by:
- Instantaneous Polarization: Even in non-polar molecules, electrons are in constant motion, creating temporary asymmetric distributions.
- Induced Polarity: An instantaneous dipole in one molecule induces a corresponding dipole in the neighboring molecule.
- Magnitude: The strength of these forces increases with the surface area of the molecule and the number of electrons (polarizability), which is why both substances exist as liquids at standard conditions [Per the properties of Van der Waals forces].
Final Solution: The most important type of intermolecular attractive interaction between n-hexane and n-octane is London Dispersion Forces (also known as induced dipole-induced dipole interactions).
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- Q1.1: Define the term solution. How many types of solutions are formed? Write briefly about each type with an example.
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- Q1.12: State Henry’s law and mention some important applications.
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- Q1.15: An aqueous solution of 2% non-volatile solute exerts a pressure of 1.004 bar at the normal boiling point of the solvent. What is the molar mass of the solute?
- Q1.16: Heptane and octane form an ideal solution. At 373 K, the vapour pressures of the two liquid components are 105.2 kPa and 46.8 kPa respectively. What will be the vapour pressure of a mixture of 26.0 g of heptane and 35 g of octane?
- Q1.16: Heptane and octane form an ideal solution. At 373 K, the vapour pressures of the two liquid components are 105.2 kPa and 46.8 kPa respectively. What will be the vapour pressure of a mixture of 26.0 g of heptane and 35 g of octane?
- Q1.17: The vapour pressure of water is 12.3 kPa at 300 K. Calculate vapour pressure of 1 molal solution of a non-volatile solute in it.
- Q1.17: The vapour pressure of water is 12.3 kPa at 300 K. Calculate vapour pressure of 1 molal solution of a non-volatile solute in it.
- Q1.18: Calculate the mass of a non-volatile solute (molar mass 40 g \(mol^{-1}\)) which should be dissolved in 114 g octane to reduce its vapour pressure to 80%.
- Q1.18: Calculate the mass of a non-volatile solute (molar mass 40 (g mol^{-1})) which should be dissolved in 114 g octane to reduce its vapour pressure to 80%.
- Q1.19 (i): A solution containing 30 g of non-volatile solute exactly in 90 g of water has a vapour pressure of 2.8 kPa at 298 K. Further, 18 g of water is then added to the solution and the new vapour pressure becomes 2.9 kPa at 298 K. Calculate: (i) molar mass of the solute
- Q1.19 (ii): A solution containing 30 g of non-volatile solute exactly in 90 g of water has a vapour pressure of 2.8 kPa at 298 K. Further, 18 g of water is then added to the solution and the new vapour pressure becomes 2.9 kPa at 298 K. Calculate: (ii) vapour pressure of water at 298 K.
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- Q1.2: Give an example of a solid solution in which the solute is a gas.
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- Q1.23(iii): Suggest the most important type of intermolecular attractive interaction in the following pairs. (iii) (NaClO_{4}) and water
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- Q1.23(v): Suggest the most important type of intermolecular attractive interaction in the following pairs. (v) acetonitrile ((CH_{3}CN)) and acetone ((C_{3}H_{6}O)).
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- Q1.3 (i): Define the following terms: (i) Mole fraction
- Q1.3 (ii): Define the following terms: (ii) Molality
- Q1.3 (iii): Define the following terms: (iii) Molarity
- Q1.3 (iv): Define the following terms: (iv) Mass percentage.
- Q1.3(i): Define the following terms: (i) Mole fraction
- Q1.3(ii): Define the following terms: (ii) Molality
- Q1.3(iii): Define the following terms: (iii) Molarity
- Q1.3(iv): Define the following terms: (iv) Mass percentage.
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- Q1.31: The depression in freezing point of water observed for the same amount of acetic acid, trichloroacetic acid and trifluoroacetic acid increases in the order given above. Explain briefly.
- Q1.31: The depression in freezing point of water observed for the same amount of acetic acid, trichloroacetic acid and trifluoroacetic acid increases in the order given above. Explain briefly.
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- Q1.34: Vapour pressure of water at 293 K is 17.535 mm Hg. Calculate the vapour pressure of water at 293 K when 25 g of glucose is dissolved in 450 g of water.
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- Q1.35: Henry’s law constant for the molality of methane in benzene at 298 K is (4.27 \times 10^{5}) mm Hg. Calculate the solubility of methane in benzene at 298 K under 760 mm Hg.
- Q1.36: 100 g of liquid A (molar mass 140 g \(mol^{-1}\)) was dissolved in 1000 g of liquid B (molar mass 180 g \(mol^{-1}\)). The vapour pressure of pure liquid B was found to be 500 torr. Calculate the vapour pressure of pure liquid A and its vapour pressure in the solution if the total vapour pressure of the solution is 475 Torr.
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- Q1.37: Vapour pressures of pure acetone and chloroform at 328 K are 741.8 mm Hg and 632.8 mm Hg respectively. Assuming that they form ideal solution over the entire range of composition, plot \(p_{total}\), \(p_{chloroform}\), and \(p_{acetone}\) as a function of \(x_{acetone}\). The experimental data observed for different compositions of mixture is: Plot this data also on the same graph paper. Indicate whether it has positive deviation or negative deviation from the ideal solution.
- Q1.37: Vapour pressures of pure acetone and chloroform at 328 K are 741.8 mm Hg and 632.8 mm Hg respectively. Assuming that they form ideal solution over the entire range of composition, plot (p_{total}), (p_{chloroform}), and (p_{acetone}) as a function of (x_{acetone}). The experimental data observed for different compositions of mixture is: Plot this data also on the same graph paper. Indicate whether it has positive deviation or negative deviation from the ideal solution.
- Q1.38: Benzene and toluene form ideal solution over the entire range of composition. The vapour pressure of pure benzene and toluene at 300 K are 50.71 mm Hg and 32.06 mm Hg respectively. Calculate the mole fraction of benzene in vapour phase if 80 g of benzene is mixed with 100 g of toluene.
- Q1.38: Benzene and toluene form ideal solution over the entire range of composition. The vapour pressure of pure benzene and toluene at 300 K are 50.71 mm Hg and 32.06 mm Hg respectively. Calculate the mole fraction of benzene in vapour phase if 80 g of benzene is mixed with 100 g of toluene.
- Q1.39: The air is a mixture of a number of gases. The major components are oxygen and nitrogen with approximate proportion of 20% is to 79% by volume at 298 K. The water is in equilibrium with air at a pressure of 10 atm. At 298 K if the Henry’s law constants for oxygen and nitrogen at 298 K are \(3.30 \times 10^{7}\) mm and \(6.51 \times 10^{7}\) mm respectively, calculate the composition of these gases in water.
- Q1.39: The air is a mixture of a number of gases. The major components are oxygen and nitrogen with approximate proportion of 20% is to 79% by volume at 298 K. The water is in equilibrium with air at a pressure of 10 atm. At 298 K if the Henry’s law constants for oxygen and nitrogen at 298 K are (3.30 \times 10^{7}) mm and (6.51 \times 10^{7}) mm respectively, calculate the composition of these gases in water.
- Q1.4: Concentrated nitric acid used in laboratory work is 68% nitric acid by mass in aqueous solution. What should be the molarity of such a sample of the acid if the density of the solution is 1.504 g \(mL^{-1}\)?
- Q1.4: Concentrated nitric acid used in laboratory work is 68% nitric acid by mass in aqueous solution. What should be the molarity of such a sample of the acid if the density of the solution is 1.504 g mL–1?
- Q1.40: Determine the amount of \(CaCl_{2}\) (\(i\) = 2.47) dissolved in 2.5 litre of water such that its osmotic pressure is 0.75 atm at 27° C.
- Q1.40: Determine the amount of (CaCl_{2}) ((i = 2.47)) dissolved in 2.5 litre of water such that its osmotic pressure is 0.75 atm at (27^{\circ} C).
- Q1.41: Determine the osmotic pressure of a solution prepared by dissolving 25 mg of \(K_{2}SO_{4}\) in 2 litre of water at 25° C, assuming that it is completely dissociated.
- Q1.41: Determine the osmotic pressure of a solution prepared by dissolving 25 mg of (K_{2}SO_{4}) in 2 litre of water at (25^{\circ} C), assuming that it is completely dissociated.
- Q1.5: A solution of glucose in water is labelled as 10% w/w, what would be the molality and mole fraction of each component in the solution? If the density of solution is 1.2 g \(mL^{-1}\), then what shall be the molarity of the solution?
- Q1.5: A solution of glucose in water is labelled as 10% w/w, what would be the molality and mole fraction of each component in the solution? If the density of solution is 1.2 g mL–1, then what shall be the molarity of the solution?
- Q1.6: How many mL of 0.1 M HCl are required to react completely with 1 g mixture of \(Na_{2}CO_{3}\) and \(NaHCO_{3}\) containing equimolar amounts of both?
- Q1.6: How many mL of 0.1 M HCl are required to react completely with 1 g mixture of (Na_{2}CO_{3}) and (NaHCO_{3}) containing equimolar amounts of both?
- Q1.7: A solution is obtained by mixing 300 g of 25% solution and 400 g of 40% solution by mass. Calculate the mass percentage of the resulting solution.
- Q1.7: A solution is obtained by mixing 300 g of 25% solution and 400 g of 40% solution by mass. Calculate the mass percentage of the resulting solution.
- Q1.8: An antifreeze solution is prepared from 222.6 g of ethylene glycol (\(C_{2}H_{6}O_{2}\)) and 200 g of water. Calculate the molality of the solution. If the density of the solution is 1.072 g \(mL^{-1}\), then what shall be the molarity of the solution?
- Q1.8: An antifreeze solution is prepared from 222.6 g of ethylene glycol ((C_{2}H_{6}O_{2})) and 200 g of water. Calculate the molality of the solution. If the density of the solution is 1.072 g mL–1, then what shall be the molarity of the solution?
- Q1.9 (i): A sample of drinking water was found to be severely contaminated with chloroform (\(CHCl_{3}\)) supposed to be a carcinogen. The level of contamination was 15 ppm (by mass): (i) express this in percent by mass
- Q1.9 (ii): A sample of drinking water was found to be severely contaminated with chloroform (\(CHCl_{3}\)) supposed to be a carcinogen. The level of contamination was 15 ppm (by mass): (ii) determine the molality of chloroform in the water sample.
- Q1.9(i): A sample of drinking water was found to be severely contaminated with chloroform ((CHCl_{3})) supposed to be a carcinogen. The level of contamination was 15 ppm (by mass): (i) express this in percent by mass
- Q1.9(ii): A sample of drinking water was found to be severely contaminated with chloroform ((CHCl_{3})) supposed to be a carcinogen. The level of contamination was 15 ppm (by mass): (ii) determine the molality of chloroform in the water sample.
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