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In Rast method, Camphor is used as a sol...

In Rast method, Camphor is used as a solvent to determine molecular weight of non-volatile solutes because

A

It is readily available

B

It is volatile

C

Its molar depression constant is high

D

It is best solvent for organic substances

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