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NaCl conducts electricity in water, but it cannot conduct electricity in benzene. Give a reason

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(i) Water is a polar solvent.
(ii) The particles responsible for condiction.
(iii) The characteristic of solvent responsible for generating these particles.
(iv) Comparison of characteristics of water and benzene
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