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2020 · 5 Sep · Shift 2 · Q13
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Electrochemistry question

2020 · 5 Sep · Shift 2 · Q13

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The variation of molar conductivity with concentration of an electrolyte (X) in aqueous solution is shown in the given figure. JEE Main 2020 (Online) 5th September Evening Slot Chemistry - Electrochemistry Question 129 English The electrolyte X is :
  1. A
    HCl
  2. B
    CH3COOHCH_3COOHCH3​COOH
  3. C
    NaCl
  4. D
    KNO3KNO_3KNO3​
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Correct answer: B

  1. Key idea: variation of molar conductivity with concentration
    Molar conductivity, Λm\Lambda_mΛm​, generally increases on dilution (i.e. decreases with increase in concentration).

  2. How strong and weak electrolytes differ

    • For a strong electrolyte (like HCl, NaCl, KNO3KNO_3KNO3​), the plot of Λm\Lambda_mΛm​ vs c\sqrt{c}c​ is nearly linear, and with concentration it changes gradually.
    • For a weak electrolyte (like CH3COOHCH_3COOHCH3​COOH), molar conductivity changes very sharply on dilution, because degree of ionization increases strongly as concentration decreases.
  3. Interpretation of the given graph
    Since the graph corresponds to a variation characteristic of a weak electrolyte, electrolyte XXX must be a weak electrolyte.

  4. Check the options

    • A: HCl → strong electrolyte
    • B: CH3COOHCH_3COOHCH3​COOH → weak electrolyte
    • C: NaCl → strong electrolyte
    • D: KNO3KNO_3KNO3​ → strong electrolyte
  5. Conclusion
    Therefore, the electrolyte is: CH3COOH\boxed{CH_3COOH}CH3​COOH​ which is Option B.

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