Which of the following 0.10 m aqueous solutions will have the lowest freezing point?
Al₂(SO₄)₃
C₆H₁₂O₆
KCl
C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁
Correct answer: Al₂(SO₄)₃
Solution
The freezing point depression depends on the van 't Hoff factor (i), which is highest for Al₂(SO₄)₃ as it dissociates into 5 ions (2Al³⁺ and 3SO₄²⁻). This results in the greatest freezing point depression.