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In Electro-dialysis, the electric energy which required is _____________

(a) Directly proportional to cation permeable membrane

(b) Directly proportional to anion permeable membrane

(c) Directly proportional to salt concentration

(d) Inversely proportional to salt concentration

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Correct option is (c) Directly proportional to salt concentration

For explanation: In Electro-dialysis, the passage of electric current helps the diffusion of cation and anion permeable membrane and the energy required is directly proportional to the concentration of salt in the saline water.

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