Multiple choice

Which of the following aqueous solution conducts electricity?

  1. Glucose

  2. Hydrochloric acid

  3. Ethyl alcohol

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Aqueous solutions conduct electricity if they contain ions. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) dissociates into H+ and Cl- ions in water, allowing it to conduct electricity, whereas glucose and ethyl alcohol are covalent compounds that do not ionize.

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