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Why does an aqueous solution of alcohol fail to conduct electric current ?

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Why does an aqueous solution of alcohol fails to conduct electric current since it does not release `H_(+)` ions in solution.
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  • An aqueous solution of ethyl alcohol is

    A
    neutral in nature
    B
    acidic in nature
    C
    amphoteric
    D
    basic in nature
  • Aqueous solution of HCl conducts electricity because it

    A
    ionises
    B
    dissociates
    C
    dimerises
    D
    forms hydrogen bond
  • Which of the following aqueous solutions will conduct an electric current quite well

    A
    Glycerol
    B
    HCl
    C
    Sugar
    D
    Pure water
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