Assuming ideal behavior,which of the following aqueous solutions should have the highest boiling point? A) 1.00 m LiBr B) 0.75 m K₂SO₄ C) 0.50 m Ca(NO₃)₂ D) 0.75 m NaCl E) 1.25 m C₆H₁₂O₆

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The boiling point elevation depends on the van't Hoff factor (i) and molality (m). K₂SO₄ dissociates into 3 ions (2K⁺ and SO₄²⁻), giving it a higher effective concentration of particles compared to the other solutions, leading to the highest boiling point elevation.

Assuming Ideal Behavior,which of the Following Aqueous Solutions Should Have