Question

What ate limitations of distribution law

Answer 1

distribution law is given by great chemist $\bf{Nernst}$ sir .

according to Nernst distribution law, if a solute ‘X’ distributes between two non - miscible solvents ‘p’ and ‘q’ at a constant temperature and ‘X’ is the same molecular for both of them, then the ratio of the concentration of ‘X’ in two solvents is a constant quantity.

mathematically,
concentration of ‘X’ in solvent ‘p’ = $C_1$
concentration of ‘X’ in solvent ‘q’ = $C_2$
from Nernst law, $\frac{C_1}{C_2}=k$ , where k is constant .

limitations of Nernst distribution law,

1. The solute is to be distributed should not rest with any of the solvents .
I mean, if X is solute and p and q are solvents then, X + P → not reacted
X + q → not reacted

2. solute should neither dissociate nor associate in the solvents.

Answer 2

Hey there,

Distribution law was explained by Nernst, According to his definition;

” If a solute “X” distributes between two non-miscible solvents ‘a’ and ‘b’ at a constant temperature and “X” is in the same molecular for in both of them, then the ratio of the concentrations of “X” in he two solvents is a constant quantity ”

Limitations of Distribution Law:

The solute that is being distributed shall not on ant condition reactive towards the solvents being used.

The molecular state of the solute must remain constant when in contact with the solvent. It should not undergo dissociation or association.

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