Question
Chemistry Question on Solutions
Camphor is often used in molecular mass determination because
A
it is readily available
B
it has a very high cryoscopic constant
C
it is volatile
D
it is solvent for organic substances
Answer
it is volatile
Explanation
Solution
Camphor is used in molecular mass determination due to volatile nature. The method is called Pasts camphor method. Camphor acts as a solid solvent which is volatile, hence can be removed easily.