When of alanine are dissolved in of a certain mystery liquid , the freezing point of the solution is lower than the freezing point of pure . On the other hand, when of sodium chloride are dissolved in the same mass of , the freezing point of the solution is lower than the freezing point of pure . Calculate the van't Hoff factor for sodium chloride in . Be sure your answer has a unit symbol, if necessary, and round your answer to significant digits.