To determine which solution has the lowest freezing point, you should consider the van 't Hoff factor i, which represents the number of particles the solute dissociates into when dissolved.
The freezing point depression is given by:
ΔTf=i⋅Kf⋅m where: ΔTf is the change in freezing point, Kf is the freezing point depression constant, m is the molality of the solution, i is the van 't Hoff factor, which depends on the dissociation of the solute.
For each solute, the van 't Hoff factor i can be determined as follows: Option A: Al2(SO4)3 Dissociates into 2 Al3+ ions and 3 SO42− ions.
i=2+3=5 Option B: C6H12O6 (glucose) Does not dissociate in solution (non-electrolyte).
i=1 Option C: KI Dissociates into K+ and I− ions.
i=1+1=2 Option D: K2SO4 Dissociates into 2 K+ ions and 1 SO42− ion.
i=2+1=3 Comparing the van 't Hoff factors, the solution of Al2(SO4)3 will have the highest factor (i=5), leading to the greatest freezing point depression.
Thus, the Al2(SO4)3 solution will have the lowest freezing point since the extent of freezing point depression is directly proportional to i.
Therefore, the solution of Al2(SO4)3 has the lowest freezing point.