How do solute particles increase boiling point?

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The boiling point elevation of a solution is directly related to the number of solute particles present. In the provided options, 2.0 m CaCl2 results in the highest boiling point due to its dissociation into three ions (Ca2+ and 2 Cl-), thus increasing the total solute particle concentration. The correct answer is D, as it demonstrates the principle of colligative properties effectively. Other options, while containing solutes, do not contribute as many particles to the solution as CaCl2.

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Please post this type of questions in the HW section using the template.
The question is:

Which solution listed below is going to have the highest boiling point?

A. 1.5 m NaCl
B. 1.5 m AgCl
C. 2.0 m C6H12O6
D. 2.0 m CaCl2
E. 1.0 m Al2(SO4)3

I chose D (which was right) because in a solution, the more solute particles there is the higher the boiling point (this is what I learnt). Could someone tell me if this is the correct logic?

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