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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Electro Chemistry

Question:

The molar conductivities at infinite dilution for sodium acetate, hydrochloric acid and sodium chloride are 91.0, 425.9 and 126.4 S cm2 mol-1 respectively at 298 K. Calculate the molar conductivity of acetic acid at infinite dilution.

Options:

290.5 S cm2 mol-1

390.5 S cm2 mol-1

490.5 S cm2 mol-1

190.5 S cm2 mol-1

Correct Answer:

390.5 S cm2 mol-1

Explanation:

Molar conductivity at infinite dilution for acetic acid can be calculated as:
∧°(CH3COOH) = λ°H+ + ∧°CH3COO
= λCH3COO + λ°Na+ + λ°H+ + λ°Cl – λ°Na+ – λ°Cl
∧°(CH3COOH) = ∧°(CH3COONa) + ∧°(HCl) – ∧°(NaCl)
∧°(CH3COONa) = 91.0 S cm2 mol-1
∧°(HCl) = 425.9 S cm2 mol-1
∧°(NaCl) = 126.4 S cm2 mol-1
∴ ∧°(CH3COOH) = 91.0 + 425.9 – 126.4 = 390.5 S cm2 mol-1.