JEE Advanced 2026Paper 2
- Exam
- JEE Advanced
- Year
- 2026
- Paper
- Paper 2
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Electrochemistry
JEE Advanced 2026 · Paper 2 · Chemistry · Electrochemistry
At 300 K, the molar conductivities of the aqueous solutions of...
At K, the molar conductivities of the aqueous solutions of three salts at two different concentrations are given below:
The conductivity of a saturated aqueous solution of AgCl is S cm at K. If the solubility of AgCl in water at K is mol L, then is
(Assume that AgCl dissolved in water ionizes completely and that the molar conductivity of saturated AgCl solution is equal to its limiting molar conductivity.)
| Salt | Concentration (M) | Molar conductivity (S cm mol) |
|---|---|---|
The conductivity of a saturated aqueous solution of AgCl is S cm at K. If the solubility of AgCl in water at K is mol L, then is
(Assume that AgCl dissolved in water ionizes completely and that the molar conductivity of saturated AgCl solution is equal to its limiting molar conductivity.)
Options
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- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
Using the Debye-Hückel-Onsager equation, , we can find the limiting molar conductivity () for each salt.
For :
Subtracting the two equations gives .
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For :
Subtracting gives .
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For :
Subtracting gives .
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According to Kohlrausch's law of independent migration of ions:
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The molar conductivity of the saturated solution is equal to its limiting molar conductivity, so .
The relationship between molar conductivity, conductivity (), and solubility ( in ) is:
Substituting the given values:
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We need to find :
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Answer:
For :
Subtracting the two equations gives .
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For :
Subtracting gives .
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For :
Subtracting gives .
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According to Kohlrausch's law of independent migration of ions:
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The molar conductivity of the saturated solution is equal to its limiting molar conductivity, so .
The relationship between molar conductivity, conductivity (), and solubility ( in ) is:
Substituting the given values:
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We need to find :
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Answer: