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Determination of the molar mass of aceti...

Determination of the molar mass of acetic acid in benzene using freezing point depression is affected by:

A

association

B

dissociation

C

complex formation

D

partial ionization

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A
Due to hydrogen bonding acetic acid dimerise in benzene
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