Question

Assertion: According to Kohlrausch law the molar conductivity of a strong electrolyte at infinite dilution is sum of molar conductivities of its ions.
Reason: The current carried by cation and anion is always equal.

• A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
• B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
• C. If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
• D. If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The correct reason is the current carried by cation and anion is equal to their transport number.