The depression in freezing point observed for a formic acid solution of concentration $0.5 \, mL \, L^{-1}$ is $0.0405^{\circ} \, C$. The density of formic acid is $1.05 \, g \, mL^{-1}$. The Van't Hoff factor of the formic acid solution is nearly: (Given for water $K_{f} = 1.86 \, K \, kg \, mol^{-1}$)

  • A
    $0.8$
  • B
    $1.1$
  • C
    $1.9$
  • D
    $2.4$

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