Question

Statement 1: The mass of acetic acid molecule in benzene is more than the actual value of the solute.
Statement 2: Molecules of acetic acid dimerise in benzene due to hydrogen bonding.

• A. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1
• B. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1
• C. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
• D. Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

This type of association of solute molecules normally happens in solvents of low dielectric constant.