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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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  • 120 questions each
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Prelims Paper II covers chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2021 · Paper II, Chemistry · Q74 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2021 Chemistry Q74: Plots of equivalent conductance (∧) vs square root of concentration…

QuestionElectrochemistry / Kohlrausch law

Plots of equivalent conductance (∧) vs square root of concentration (√C) of two electrolytes are given below, with ∧₀ being the equivalent conductance at infinite dilution:

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist Prelims 2021 Paper II (Chemistry), Q74: figure printed with the question

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a) Plot I is for weak electrolyte and plot II is for strong electrolyte
  2. (b) Extrapolation to ∧₀ as shown in plot I cannot be done
  3. (c) Extrapolation to ∧₀ in plot II cannot be done to get the correct ∧₀
  4. (d) Plots I and II are valid for any electrolyte for different range of concentrations

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