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Choose the most appropriate option:
Dilution increases _______ and decreases _______ respectively.

Option: 1

Specific conductivity \mathrm{(K_{c})} ; equivalent conductivity \mathrm{(\lambda_{c})}


Option: 2

\mathrm{\lambda_{c}\ ;\ K_{c}}


Option: 3

 concentation;  \lambda_c


Option: 4

Can't be determined 


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On diluting a weak electrolyte, it results in an increase in volume of solution along with the degree of dissociation which is why equivalent conductivity increases. But, dilution results in a decrease in number of current carrying particles per unit volume so specific conductivity decreases.

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