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By diluting a weak electrolyte, specific conductivity (`K_(c)`) and equivalent conductivity (`lambda_(c)` ) change as

A

Both increase

B

K increases, `lambda_(c)` decreases

C

`K_(c)` decreases, `lambda_(c)` increases

D

Both decrease

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When the solution of a weak electrolyte is diluted, the volume of the solution and degree of dissociation of electrolyte increases, hence equivalent conductivity (`lambda_(c)`) increases. However, during this process, the number of current carrying particles per unit volume decreases, hence specific conductivity (`K_(c)`) decreases.
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