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Chemistry Question on Conductance

The correct order of equivalent conductance at infinite dilution of LiCl,NaClLiCl, NaCl and KClKCl is

A

LiCl > NaCl > KCl

B

KCl > NaCl > LiCl

C

NaCl > KCl > LiCl

D

LiCl > KCl > NaCl

Answer

KCl > NaCl > LiCl

Explanation

Solution

In LiCl , NaCl, and KCl, anions are same.
Cations have same charge but different size. Smaller cations are more heavily hydrated in aqueous solution giving larger hydrated radius and thus smaller ionic speeds and equivalent conductance.
\Rightarrow \, \, \, Equivalent conductance : KCl > NaCl > LiCl