NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3ec199
The molar conductivity of a 0.10M solution of a weak monobasic acid is 7.8Scm2mol−1 and its limiting molar conductivity is 390Scm2mol−1. The degree of dissociation of the acid in this solution is
A0.02
B0.2
C0.002
D50
Answer: A
For a weak electrolyte α=Λm/Λm∘ (assuming ionic mobilities are unchanged). α=7.8/390=0.02, i.e. the acid is 2% dissociated. Inverting the ratio gives 50, which is physically impossible for α.