A 1.00 m solution of acetic acid (CH3COOH) in benzene has a freezing point depression of 2.6 K. Calculate the value for i and suggest an explanation for its value.

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ΔTf = i x Kf x m

2.6 = i x 5.12 x 1

i = 2.6 / 5.12 = 0.502

I < 1 the result suggest that acetic acid undergoes association in organic solvent .

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