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A solution of two components containing n1 moles of the 1st component and n2 moles of the 2nd component is prepared. M1 and M2 are the molecular weights of component 1 and 2 respectively. If d is the density of the solution in g mL-1, C2 is the molarity and x2 is the mole fraction of the 2nd component, then C2 can be expressed as :

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Write molarity as n2 divided by the volume in litres, with volume = mass/density, then convert n1 and n2 to mole fractions.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • \(C_2 = \frac{1000\,x_2}{M_1 + x_2\left(M_2 - M_1\right)}\)
  • \(C_2 = \frac{1000\,d\,x_2}{M_1 + x_2\left(M_2 - M_1\right)}\)
  • \(C_2 = \frac{d\,x_2}{M_1 + x_2\left(M_2 - M_1\right)}\)
  • \(C_2 = \frac{d\,x_1}{M_1 + x_2\left(M_2 - M_1\right)}\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Mass of solution = n1M1 + n2M2 (g). Volume in mL = (n1M1 + n2M2)/d, so volume in L = (n1M1 + n2M2)/(1000d).
\(C_2 = \frac{n_2}{V_L} = \frac{1000\,d\,n_2}{n_1M_1 + n_2M_2}\).
Divide numerator and denominator by (n1 + n2), with x2 = n2/(n1+n2) and x1 = 1 - x2:
\(C_2 = \frac{1000\,d\,x_2}{x_1M_1 + x_2M_2} = \frac{1000\,d\,x_2}{M_1 + x_2(M_2 - M_1)}\).
Answer: (2) \(C_2 = \frac{1000\,d\,x_2}{M_1 + x_2(M_2 - M_1)}\)
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