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The increasing order of electrical conductivity of the following aqueous solution is:
0.1 M formic acid (X),
0.1 M acetic acid (Y),
0.1 M benzoic acid (Z).

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X>Y>Z
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Y<Z<X
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Z<X<Y
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X<Z<Y
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Solution

The correct option is B Y<Z<X
Electrical conductivity of the given aqueous solutions depends on the degree of ionisation. Degree of ionisation is directly proportional to the acidic strength. Electron withdrawing groups (EWGs) increases the stability of the carboxylate ion by dispersing the negative charge through resonance effect on the conjugate while electron donating groups (EDGs) decreases the stability of the carboxylate ion by intensifying the negative charge.
The correct order of acidic strength and electrical conductivity is as follows:
CH3COOH<PhCOOH<HCOOH

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