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The specific conductances of four electrolytes in `ohm^(-1)cm^(-1)` are given below. Which one offers higher resistance to passage of electric current?

A

`7.0 xx 10^(-5)`

B

`9.2 xx 10^(-9)`

C

`6.0 xx 10^(-7)`

D

`4.0 xx 10^(-8)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`S = C xx 1/a rArr S = 1/R xx l/a`
Lower the specific conductance, more will the resistance.
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