Multiple choice

Which of the following is the reason behind the fact that glucose and alcohol solutions do not conduct electricity?

  1. Presence of hydrogen ion

  2. Absence of chloride ion

  3. Absence of hydrogen ion

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Glucose and alcohol are covalent compounds that do not dissociate into ions in water. Since they lack free ions, specifically hydrogen ions (H+) or other charge carriers, they cannot conduct electricity.

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