Q.

KCl is used in salt bridge because:

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a

It is a strong electrolyte

b

It is a good conductor of electricity

c

It forms a good jelly with agar-agar

d

The speed of K+ and Cl- ions are almost equal

answer is D.

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Salt bridge used for maintaining the electrical neutrality of the solution in the galvanic cell. Those electrolytes that neither take part in the redox reaction nor react with other electrolytes used are used in salt bridge.
KOH is used in salt bridge because the transfer number of K+ and Cl- ions are almost equal.

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