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Which of the statements about the effect of solutes on solutions is true

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O a. Solutes raise the boiling point of a solvent.
O b. Water with a solute dissolved in it will freeze at 0°C.
O c. Solutes raise the freezing point of a solvent
d. Antifreeze boils at a lower temperature than pure water.

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Answer:

Solutes raise the boiling point of a solvent.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the solutes is non volatile and dissolved in a solvent, it lowers the vapour pressure of the solvent hence elevating the boiling point of the solvent.

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