Geo-Scientist Prelims 2024 Chemistry Q34: Which of the following statements regarding Ostwald's dilution law…

Which of the following statements regarding Ostwald's dilution law is/are not correct? (Where α = degree of dissociation, k = equilibrium constant for dissociation, c = concentration of solution)

1. Activity coefficients are taken as unity.
2. Ostwald's law is valid for strong electrolytes.
3. One may conclude \(\alpha = \sqrt{\frac{k}{c}}\).

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. (a) 1 only
2. (b) 2 only
3. (c) 1 and 3
4. (d) 2 and 3