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Electrolyte can conduct electricity beca...

Electrolyte can conduct electricity because ___________.

A

their molecules contain unpaired electrons, which are mobile

B

their molecule contain loosly held electrons which gets free under the influence of voltage

C

the molecules break up into ions when a voltage is applied

D

the molecules are broken up into ions when the electrolyte is fused or is dissolved in the solvent

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