What is the Van't Hoff factor for NaSO3

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The Van't Hoff factor for NaSO3 is 2.

This is because NaSO3 dissociates in water to form two particles in solution: one sodium ion (Na+) and one sulfite ion (SO3
2-). Each ion contributes to the total number of particles in solution, so the Van't Hoff factor is equal to the total number of particles formed after dissolution. In this case, there are two particles formed (Na+ and SO3
2-), hence the Van't Hoff factor is 2.