For an aqueous solution of sodium chloride (NaCl), which dissociates completely into Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions, the theoretical (maximum) value of the van't Hoff factor (i) is:
For an aqueous solution of potassium sulphate (K₂SO₄), which dissociates completely to give three ions, the theoretical (maximum) value of the van't Hoff factor (i) is:
For an aqueous solution of calcium chloride (CaCl₂), which dissociates completely into Ca²⁺ and two Cl⁻ ions, the theoretical (maximum) value of the van't Hoff factor (i) is:
Acetic acid, when dissolved in benzene, tends to dimerize due to hydrogen bonding. In such a case, the van't Hoff factor (i) for complete dimerization approaches a value of: