Calculate \(\Delta T_b\) of a \(0.45\) m solution of a nonvolatile solute in solvent if molal elevation constant of solvent is \(3.0\) K kg mol\(^{-1}\)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Adding a nonvolatile solute raises the boiling point of the solvent. This is a colligative property, depending only on the number of solute particles.
Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
With \(K_b = 3.0\) K kg mol\(^{-1}\) and \(m = 0.45\) mol kg\(^{-1}\):
\[ \Delta T_b = 3.0 \times 0.45 = 1.35 \text{ K} \]
No van't Hoff factor is needed because the solute is not stated to ionise.
Step 4: Why the other options are wrong.
The values 0.94, 2.69 and 3.21 K do not equal the product of 3.0 and 0.45. For example 3.21 K would need a molality of 1.07.
Final Answer:
The elevation in boiling point is \(1.35\) K, option (D).
\[ \boxed{1.35 \text{ K}} \]