Read the Assertion and Reason below and choose the correct option. — Ionic Equilibrium Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

According to Ostwald's dilution law, diluting a weak electrolyte increases its degree of dissociation (Statement II is true). However, the overall concentration of ions (e.g., $[\text{OH}^-] \approx \sqrt{K_b C}$) decreases because the volume expansion outpaces the fractional increase in dissociation. Thus, $[\text{OH}^-]$ decreases, making Statement I false.