The osmotic pressure ofa solution containing 5.87 mg of an unknown protein per 10ml of solution is 2.45 torr at 25 degree celsius. Find the molar mass of the unknown protein.

The molar mass of the unknown protein is

Explanation:

To calculate the concentration of solute, we use the equation for osmotic pressure, which is:

Or,

where,

= osmotic pressure of the solution = 2.45 torr

i = Van't hoff factor = 1 (for non-electrolytes)

Mass of solute (protein) = 5.87 mg = 5870 g   (Conversion factor: 1 g = 1000 mg)

Volume of solution = 10 mL

R = Gas constant =

T = temperature of the solution =

Putting values in above equation, we get:

Hence, the molar mass of the protein is

m=9

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