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The variation in `Lambda_m` with concentration for a strong electrolyte can be represented by the equation, `Lambda_m=Lambda_m^@ -AC^(1//2)` The value of constant A for a given solvent and temperature depends upon the type of electrolyte i.e., cations and anions produced on dissociation of electrolyte in the solution .
Which of the following statements is correct regarding variations of molar conductivity with concentration.

A

Molar conductivity decrease with decrease in concentration

B

Variation in molar conductivity of weak and strong electrolytes is same.

C

Molar conductivity increases with decrease in concentration.

D

When concentration of the solution approaches zero, the molar conductivity is known as conductance.

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To solve the question regarding the variation of molar conductivity (\( \Lambda_m \)) with concentration for a strong electrolyte, we will analyze the given equation and derive the implications step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding the Equation The equation given is: \[ \Lambda_m = \Lambda_m^0 - A C^{1/2} \] Where: - \( \Lambda_m \) is the molar conductivity at a certain concentration. - \( \Lambda_m^0 \) is the molar conductivity at infinite dilution. - \( A \) is a constant that depends on the type of electrolyte and the solvent. - \( C \) is the concentration of the electrolyte. ### Step 2: Analyzing the Terms From the equation, we can see that: - As the concentration \( C \) increases, the term \( A C^{1/2} \) also increases because \( A \) is a positive constant and \( C^{1/2} \) increases with increasing \( C \). - Since \( \Lambda_m^0 \) is a constant, the equation shows that \( \Lambda_m \) decreases as \( C \) increases. ### Step 3: Conclusion on Molar Conductivity From the analysis, we conclude: - When the concentration of the electrolyte increases, the molar conductivity \( \Lambda_m \) decreases. - Conversely, this means that molar conductivity increases when the concentration decreases. ### Step 4: Selecting the Correct Statement Given the analysis, the correct statement regarding the variation of molar conductivity with concentration is: - Molar conductivity increases with a decrease in concentration. ### Final Answer Thus, the correct option is: - **Molar conductivity increases with decrease in concentration.** ---
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  • The variation in Lambda_m with concentration for a strong electrolyte can be represented by the equation, Lambda_m=Lambda_m^@ -AC^(1//2) The value of constant A for a given solvent and temperature depends upon the type of electrolyte i.e., cations and anions produced on dissociation of electrolyte in the solution . NaCl, MgCl_2 and CaSO_4 are known as

    A
    1-1,2-1, and 2-2 type electrolytes respectively
    B
    strong, weak and strong electrolytes respectively
    C
    electrolytes with different value of A
    D
    electrolytes with same molar conductivity .
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