$$2\,g$$ of sugar is added to one litre of water to give sugar solution. What is the effect of addition of sugar on the boiling point and freezing point of water ?
A.
Both boiling point and freezing point increase.
B.
Both boiling point and freezing point decrease.
C.
Boiling point increases and freezing point decreases.
D.
Boiling point decreases and freezing point increases.
Answer :
Boiling point increases and freezing point decreases.
Solution :
When a non-volatile solute is added to water there is elevation in boiling point and depression in freezing point.
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