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The molar conductivity at infinite dilution of an electrolyte reaches its maximum value. Explan.

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For the solutions of both strong and weak electrolytes, molar conductivity increases with dilution of the solutions. The relation, `Lambda_(m)=kappaxx(1000)/(M)`, shows that molar conductivity `(Lambda_(m))` depends on specific conductances `(kappa)` and molarity of the solution (M). With dilution, both `kappa` and M decreases. But the decrease in M or increase in `(1)/(M)` is greater as compared to the decrease in `kappa`. As a result, molar conductivity increases with dilution of the solution and its value attains a maximum when the solution is infinitely diluted.
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