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Conductivity of CH\(_3\)COOH decreases on dilution. 

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Weak electrolytes like acetic acid dissociate partially, and dilution reduces the number of ions in solution, causing a decrease in conductivity.
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The conductivity of acetic acid (CH\(_3\)COOH) decreases on dilution because it is a weak electrolyte that ionizes only partially in solution. As the solution is diluted, the number of ions in the solution decreases, reducing the overall conductivity. In the case of weak electrolytes like acetic acid, dilution reduces the concentration of dissociated ions, leading to a decrease in electrical conductivity. 

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