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Why does an aqueous solution of an acid conduct electricity?

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An acid in the aqueous solution ionises to produce `H^+` ions and the corresponding negative ions. For example HCl given `H^(+) and Cl^(-)` ions . Due to the presence of ions in the solution , it conducts electricity.
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