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What is the mass ratio of ethylene glycol \((C _2H _6O_2\), molar mass \(62\ g/mol)\) required for making \(500\ g\) of \(0.25\) molal aqueous solution and \(250\ ml\) of \(0.25\) molal aqueous solution?

Updated On: Mar 19, 2025
  • $1: 2$
  • $1: 1$
  • $3:1$
  • $2:1$
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The Correct Option is D

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Assume : Mass of solvent Mass of solution
Case I :-

Case II :-

So, the correct option is (D): \(2:1\)

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For the 500 g solution:
First, calculate the moles of ethylene glycol: \[ \text{Moles of ethylene glycol} = 0.25 \frac{\text{mol}}{\text{L}} \times 0.5 \text{L} = 0.125 \text{mol} \] Next, calculate the mass of ethylene glycol using its molar mass (62 g/mol): \[ \text{Mass of ethylene glycol} = 0.125 \text{mol} \times 62 \text{g/mol} = 7.75 \text{g} \] For the 250 mL solution:
Calculate the moles of ethylene glycol: \[ \text{Moles of ethylene glycol} = 0.25 \frac{\text{mol}}{\text{L}} \times 0.25 \text{L} = 0.0625 \text{mol} \] Then, calculate the mass of ethylene glycol: \[ \text{Mass of ethylene glycol} = 0.0625 \text{mol} \times 62 \text{g/mol} = 3.875 \text{g} \] Thus, the mass ratio of ethylene glycol needed for the two solutions is: \[ 7.75 \text{g} : 3.875 \text{g} \approx 2:1 \]
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Concepts Used:

Solutions

A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more components in which the particle size is smaller than 1 nm.

For example, salt and sugar is a good illustration of a solution. A solution can be categorized into several components.

Types of Solutions:

The solutions can be classified into three types:

  • Solid Solutions - In these solutions, the solvent is in a Solid-state.
  • Liquid Solutions- In these solutions, the solvent is in a Liquid state.
  • Gaseous Solutions - In these solutions, the solvent is in a Gaseous state.

On the basis of the amount of solute dissolved in a solvent, solutions are divided into the following types:

  1. Unsaturated Solution- A solution in which more solute can be dissolved without raising the temperature of the solution is known as an unsaturated solution.
  2. Saturated Solution- A solution in which no solute can be dissolved after reaching a certain amount of temperature is known as an unsaturated saturated solution.
  3. Supersaturated Solution- A solution that contains more solute than the maximum amount at a certain temperature is known as a supersaturated solution.