Question:

Consider the statements S1 and S2
S1 : Conductivity always increases with decrease in the concentration of electrolyte.
S2 : Molar conductivity always increases with decrease in the concentration of electrolyte.
The correct option among the following is :

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On dilution the number of ions per unit volume falls (so conductivity falls), but molar conductivity \(\Lambda_m=\kappa/c\) rises.
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
  • Both S1 and S2 are wrong
  • S1 is correct and S2 is wrong
  • Both S1 and S2 are correct
  • S1 is wrong and S2 is correct
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

S1: Conductivity (\(\kappa\)) is the conductance of a unit-volume column of solution and depends on the number of ions per unit volume. On dilution this number decreases, so \(\kappa\) decreases. S1 is wrong.
S2: Molar conductivity \(\Lambda_m = \frac{\kappa}{c}\). On dilution, \(\kappa\) falls less rapidly than \(c\) (for weak electrolytes the degree of dissociation increases; for strong electrolytes inter-ionic attraction decreases), so \(\Lambda_m\) increases and approaches \(\Lambda_m^\circ\) at infinite dilution. S2 is correct.
So S1 is wrong and S2 is correct.
Answer: (4) S1 is wrong and S2 is correct
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