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A biochemist isolates a new protein and determines its molar mass by osmotic pressure measurements. A 50.0-mL solution is prepared by dissolving 225 mg of the protein in water. The solution has an osmotic pressure of 4.18 mm Hg at 258C. What is the molar mass of the new protein?

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Answer:

You have to apply the colligative property of osmotic pressure and other stuff.

The final answer is 37.2 kg/m

Step-by-step explanation:

Hope you can understand, my notes. A little sloppy. Enjoy it! :)

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