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The molecular weight of benzoic acid in benzene as determined by depression in the freezing point method corresponds to

A

Ionization of benzoic acid

B

Dimerisation of benzoic acid

C

Trimerisation of benzoic acid

D

Solution of benzoic acid.

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B
(b) Benzoic acid exists as a dimer in benzene
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