1 % (w/w) solution of a compound is isotonic with 5 % (w/w) sucrose (sugar) solution. The molecular weight of the compound will be:

1. 32.4 2. 68.4
3. 129.6 4. 34.2
Subtopic:  Osmosis & Osmotic Pressure |
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Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 1998
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Which colligative property provides the most accurate method for determining the molecular weight of proteins and polymers?

1. Osmotic pressure

2. Lowering of vapour pressure 

3. Lowering of freezing point

4. Elevation in boiling point

Subtopic:  Osmosis & Osmotic Pressure |
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Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2000
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A solution contains a non-volatile solute of molecular mass M2. The molecular mass of solute in terms of osmotic pressure is:
where:

m2 → Mass of solute

V → Volume of solution

\(\pi\) → Osmotic pressure

1. M2=(m2π)VRT

2. M2=(m2V)RTπ

3. M2=(m2V)πRT

4. M2=(m2V)πRT

Subtopic:  Osmosis & Osmotic Pressure |
 82%
Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2002
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