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Which of the following aqueous solutions of equal molality has the HIGHEST vapour pressure at a given temperature (assume complete dissociation of electrolytes)?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C (glucose)
  4. D

Answer: C

At equal molality the lowering of vapour pressure rises with the number of solute particles. Glucose gives 1 particle per formula unit, NaCl gives 2, gives 3 and gives 4. Fewest particles means smallest lowering, hence the highest vapour pressure for glucose.
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