Which of the following solutions in water does not conduct electricity?
A. Hydrochloric acid
B. Sodium chloride
C. Glucose
D. Sulphuric acid [Diksha]
Answer:C
Which of the following solutions in water does not conduct electricity?
A. Hydrochloric acid B. Sodium chloride C. Glucose D. Sulphuric acid [Diksha]
Explanation: The aqueous solution of an acid conducts electricity because of the presence of charged particles called ‘ions’ in it. When hydrochloric acid (HCl) is dissolved in water, its aqueous solution contains hydrogen ions (H+) and chloride ions (Cl–). These ions carry electric currents. So, due to the presence of H+ and Cl– ions, a solution of hydrochloric acid conducts electricity.