Which of the following aqueous solutions should have the lowest freezing point? A)1.0 m C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ B)1.0 m NaNO₃ C)1.0 m NaCl D)1.0 m MgCl₂ E)All should have the same freezing point

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The freezing point depression of a solution is dependent on the molal concentration of particles in solution. MgCl2 dissociates into three ions (Mg2+ and 2 Cl-), producing the highest number of particles per formula unit among the options, leading to the lowest freezing point.

Which of the Following Aqueous Solutions Should Have the Lowest