The normal boiling point of ethyl acetate is $77^{\circ}\text{C}$. $A$ solution of a non-volatile, non-electrolyte solute in ethyl acetate boils at $78^{\circ}\text{C}$. The $K_b$ for ethyl acetate is $2.77^{\circ}\text{C kg mol}^{-1}$. What is the molality of the solution (in $\text{ m}$)?

  • A
    $0.361$
  • B
    $0.052$
  • C
    $0.075$
  • D
    $0.25$

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