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Question

Which of the following will exhibit maximum ionic conductivity?

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A.K4 [Fe(CN6]   
B.[Co(NH3)6] Cl3
C.[Cu(NH3)4] Cl2
D.[Ni (CO)4]

Solution

Conductivity α number of ions in the solution.
(A) K4[Fe(CN)64K+ (aq) + [Fe(CN)6]4-  (aq)
                           4 : 1 electrolyte.    
It contains maximum number of ions i.e. 5.
(B) [Co(NH3)6] Cl3 [Co(NH3)6]3+ (aq) +  3Cl- (aq)
                     1 : 3 electrolyte.    
(C) [Cu(NH3)4] Cl2 [Cu(NH3)4]2+ (aq)  + 2Cl- (aq)
                     1 : 2 electrolyte.
(D) [Ni (CO)4] [Ni (CO)4] (aq) (neutral).

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