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COMEDK · Chemistry · 18. Electrochemistry

The limiting molar conductivity of \(\mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{OH}\) is \(238 \mathrm{~S} \mathrm{~cm}^2 \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}\). At \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), molar conductance of \(0.1 \mathrm{M}\) aqueous solution of ammonium hydroxide is \(9.54 \mathrm{~S} \mathrm{~cm}^2 \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}\). The degree of ionisation of \(\mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{OH}\) at the same concentration and temperature is:

  1. A 32.5%
  2. B 40.0%
  3. C 2.08%
  4. D 4.008%
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(D) 4.008%

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The degree of ionisation \(\alpha\) of a weak electrolyte is given by the ratio of the molar conductivity at a given concentration \(\Lambda_m^c\) to the limiting molar conductivity \(\Lambda_m^{\circ}\). \(\alpha = \dfrac{\Lambda_m^c}{\Lambda_m^{\circ}}\) Given values are…