Magnesium citrate Mg3(C6H5O7)2, belongs to a class of laxatives called hyperosmotics, which are utilized for rapid emptying of the bowel. While a concentrated solution of magnesium citrate is consumed, it passes through the intestines, drawing water as well as promoting diarrhea usually within 6 hours.
Compute the osmotic pressure of a magnesium citrate laxative solution containing 27.5g of magnesium citrate in 252mL of solution at 37C approximate body temperature. Presume complete dissociation of the ionic compound