JEE MainChemistryElectrochemistryMCQ+4 / −1
The variation of molar conductivity with concentration of an electrolyte (X) in aqueous solution is shown in the given figure.
The electrolyte X is :
The electrolyte X is :- AHCl
- B
- CNaCl
- D
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Correct answer: B
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Key idea: variation of molar conductivity with concentration
Molar conductivity, , generally increases on dilution (i.e. decreases with increase in concentration). -
How strong and weak electrolytes differ
- For a strong electrolyte (like HCl, NaCl, ), the plot of vs is nearly linear, and with concentration it changes gradually.
- For a weak electrolyte (like ), molar conductivity changes very sharply on dilution, because degree of ionization increases strongly as concentration decreases.
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Interpretation of the given graph
Since the graph corresponds to a variation characteristic of a weak electrolyte, electrolyte must be a weak electrolyte. -
Check the options
- A: HCl → strong electrolyte
- B: → weak electrolyte
- C: NaCl → strong electrolyte
- D: → strong electrolyte
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Conclusion
Therefore, the electrolyte is: which is Option B.
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