Three particles of a solute $A$ associate in benzene to form a trimer $A_3$. Calculate the freezing point of a $0.25 \ m$ solution if the degree of association of solute $A$ is $0.80$. The freezing point of benzene is $5.5 \ ^oC$ and $K_f$ is $5.12 \ K \ kg \ mol^{-1}$. (Answer in $K$)

  • A
    $278.05$
  • B
    $278.4$
  • C
    $272.4$
  • D
    $301.0$

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