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Why the value of kf is greater than kb?
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Why the value of kf is greater than kb?

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Kf being the depression of freezing point constant in the equation:

change in temperature = Kf * molality

Kb being the elevation of boiling point constant in the equation:

change in temperature = Kb * molality

the constant is variable for each solvent.

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