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Under what condition Van't Hoff factor
(i) is
(a) equal to unity, (b) less than 1, and c greater than 1.
Explain your answer.

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a. When the solute does not undergo any dissociation or association in the solution, i.e, for non-electrolyte solutes.
b. When the solute undergoes association in the solution.
c.When the solute undergoes dissociation in the solution.
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