Which of the following methods cannot be used to determine the molar mass of a nonelectrolyte?
A)measurement of the freezing-point depression of a solution of the compound
B)measurement of the boiling-point elevation of a solution of the compound
C)measurement of the pressure,temperature,volume,and mass of the compound in the gaseous state
D)measurement of the x-ray diffraction of a pure crystal of the compound
E)measurement of the osmotic pressure of a solution of the compound

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X-ray diffraction can be used to determine the molecular structure and arrangement in a crystal, but it does not give information about the mass of the compound. The other methods listed can be used to determine the molar mass of a nonelectrolyte.

Which of the Following Methods Cannot Be Used to Determine