Solutions

Given below are two statements:

Statement (I) : Molal depression constant $\mathrm{K}_f$ is given by $\frac{\mathrm{M}_1 \mathrm{RT}_f}{\Delta \mathrm{~S}_{\mathrm{fus}}}$, where symbols have their usual meaning.

Statement (II) : $\mathrm{K}_f$ for benzene is less than the $\mathrm{K}_f$ for water.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :