In comparison to a 0.01 M solution of glucose, the depression in the freezing point of a 0.01 M MgCl2 solution will be:

1. Same 2. About twice
3. About three times 4. About six times
Hint: Depression in freezing point depends on i value

 As we know depression in freezing point is directly related to van't Hoff factor (i) according to which greater the value of i greater will be the depression in freezing point.

Solution

i

0.01 M glucose

0.01 M MgCl2

1

3

Hence, depression in freezing point of glucose is about 3 times of glucose.