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The molar conductivity of 0.04 M solution of MgCl2 is 200 Scm3mol1 at 298 K. A cell with electrodes that are 2.0 cm2 in surface area and 0.50 cm apart is filled with MgCl2 solution. How much current will flow when the potential difference between the two electrodes is 5.0 V?

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156.25 A
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0.16 A
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160 A
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B 0.16 A
Λm=κ×1000M

200 Scm3mol1=κ×10000.04

k=8×103 S and k=C×cell constant;C=0.032 [
cell constant =lA=0.5cm2cm2=0.25cm1]

so, resistance R=1/C

V = 5.0 Volt

From Ohm's law, current I=VR=VC=5×0.032=0.16A

Hence, the correct option is B.

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