Which of the following expressions correctly defines the molarity of a solution?

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Problem

Which of the following expressions correctly defines the molarity

M

of a solution? (a)

M=\dfrac{m_{\text{solute}}}{\text{L of solution}}

(b)

M=\dfrac{n_{\text{solute}}}{\text{L of solvent}}

(c)

M=\dfrac{n_{\text{solute}}}{\text{L of solution}}

(d)

M=\dfrac{n_{\text{solute}}}{\text{kg of solvent}}