Assertion: Specific conductance decreases with dilution whereas equivalent conductance increases.
Reason: On dilution, number of ions per millilitre decreases but total number of ions increases considerably.

Options

A. If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. If both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C. If both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
D. If both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

Answer

C

Explanation

On dilution, number of ions per millilitre decreases. Total number of ions increases only in case of weak electrolytes.