Calculate the degree of dissociation `(alpha)` of acetic acid if its molar conductivity `(^^_(m))` is 39.05 `S cm^(2) mol^(-1)`
Given `lamda^(@) (H^(+)) = 349.6 cm^(2) mol^(-1) and lamda^(2) (CH_(3)COO^(-)) = 40.9 S cm^(2) mol^(-1)`

Explanation

To calculate the degree of dissociation (α) of acetic acid, we will follow these steps:

### Step 1: Understand the relationship between molar conductivity and degree of dissociation
The molar conductivity (λ) of a weak electrolyte like acetic acid can be expressed in terms of its degree of dissociation (α) and its limiting molar conductivity (λ°). The relationship is given by the formula:

\[ \lambda = \alpha \cdot \lambda^0 \]
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