Given:
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is the limiting molar conductivity of ions
The plot of molar conductivity () of is given below.

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Correct answer: 7
Step-by-Step Solution
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Understand Kohlrausch's Law
Kohlrausch's law of independent migration of ions states that the limiting molar conductivity of an electrolyte can be represented as the sum of the individual contributions of the anion and cation of the electrolyte. For a general strong electrolyte , which dissociates into cations and anions , the law is expressed as:
where is the limiting molar conductivity of the electrolyte and is the limiting molar conductivity of the individual ions.
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Formulate Equations for and
We are given the limiting molar conductivities for two electrolytes and the ionic conductivities in a table. We can apply Kohlrausch's law to them.
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For the electrolyte , the ions are moles of and moles of . Substituting the given values: Dividing the equation by 25, we get:
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For the electrolyte , the ions are moles of and moles of . Substituting the given values: Dividing the equation by 20, we get:
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Determine for from the Graph
The plot of molar conductivity () versus the square root of concentration () for a strong electrolyte is described by the Debye-Hückel-Onsager equation: , where is the limiting molar conductivity (the y-intercept).
The graph shows a straight line with a negative slope. The equation for the line is provided on the graph as . By comparing this with the Debye-Hückel-Onsager equation, we can find the y-intercept, which occurs at . So, the limiting molar conductivity of is .
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Formulate Equation for
- For the electrolyte , the ions are moles of and moles of . Substituting the values we have: Dividing the equation by 10, we get:
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Solve the System of Linear Equations
We now have a system of three linear equations with three variables (): (1) (2) (3)
Subtracting equation (2) from equation (3):
Substitute into equation (2):
Substitute into equation (1):
Thus, we have found the integer values: .
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Calculate the Final Value
The question asks for the value of .
The final answer is 7.
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