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A 5.2 molal aqueous solution of methyl alcohol, CH3OH, is supplied. What is the mole fraction of methyl alcohol in the solution?​

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0.086

Step-by-step explanation:

A 5.2 molal aqueous solution of methyl alcohol indicates that 5.2 moles of methyl alcohol are present in 1 kilogram (or 1000 g) of water. Water has a molecular weight of 18 g/mol.

(100g)/18g/mol=55.56 mol

5.2 mol/(5.2mol+55.56 mol)=0.086

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