Which of the following expressions for conductivity of solution of an electrolyte is NOT correct?

Which of the following expressions for conductivity of solution of an electrolyte is NOT correct?
  1. $\mathrm{k}=\frac{1}{\varrho}$
  2. $\mathrm{k}=\mathrm{G} \frac{1}{\mathrm{a}}$
  3. $\mathrm{k}=\frac{1}{\mathrm{R}} \frac{\mathrm{a}}{1}$
  4. $\mathrm{k}=\Lambda . \mathrm{c}$

Solution

Conductivity (\(\mathrm{\kappa}\)) is defined as the reciprocal of resistivity (\(\rho\)). Thus: \(\kappa=\frac{1}{\rho}\) For a given cell, the relationship between conductivity and conductance (G) is: \(\kappa=G \times(\text {cell constant})\) The cell constant is often denoted by \(\frac{l}{A}\) (length of the conducting path over the cross-sectional area). Checking each option: Option A: \(\kappa=\frac{1}{\rho}\) This is the fundamental definition: Conductivity is the inverse of resistivity. This is correct. Option B: \(\kappa=G \frac{1}{a}\) If \(a\) represents the cell constant (which is usually \(\frac{l}{A}\)), the correct formula is: \(\kappa=G \times a\) not \(\kappa=G \frac{1}{a}\). This does not match the standard relationship, making this suspicious. Likely incorrect. Option C: \(\kappa=\frac{1}{R} \frac{a}{1}\) Since \(G=\frac{1}{R}\), this can be rewritten as: \(\kappa=G \times a\) This is the correct formula if \(a\) is the cell constant. This is correct. Option D: \(\kappa=\Lambda \cdot c\) Molar conductivity \(\Lambda\) is defined by: \(\Lambda=\frac{\kappa}{c} \Longrightarrow \kappa=\Lambda \times c\) This is a standard relation. This is correct. Conclusion: The only formula that does not align with the standard relationships is: Option B: \(\kappa=G \frac{1}{a}\) This formula is not correct based on standard definitions.

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (04 May Shift 2)

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