AIPMT PRELIMS2010Chemistry-Electrochemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Chemistry Conductance of Electrolytes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

An increase in equivalent conductance of a strong electrolyte with dilution is mainly due to

A

Increase in number of ions

B

Increase in ionic mobility of ions

C

100% ionisation of electrolyte at normal dilution

D

Increase in both i.e. number of ions and ionic mobility of ions

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

In strong electrolytes, the number of ions remains constant, so equivalent conductance increases due to an increase in ionic mobility.

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