Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Electro Chemistry

Question:

The unit of conductance is:

Options:

$S/m$

$ohm^{-1}$

$S\, cm^2\, mol^{-1}$

$ohm\, cm^2\, mol^{-1}$

Correct Answer:

$ohm^{-1}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → $ohm^{-1}$

  • Conductance (G) is the reciprocal of resistance (R). G = 1/R
  • Unit of resistance is ohm (Ω), so unit of conductance is ohm⁻¹ or siemens (S). 1 S = 1 ohm⁻¹

Other options:

  • S/m: This is the unit of conductivity (κ), not conductance.
  • S cm² mol⁻¹: This is the unit of molar conductivity (Λₘ).
  • ohm cm² mol⁻¹: This is an older unit sometimes used for molar resistivity, not conductance.