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Why does an aqueous solution of acid conduct electricity ?

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An aqueous solution of acid produces ions and therefore , it conducts electricity .The electric current is carried through the solution by ions .
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  • Aqueous solution of HCl conducts electricity because it

    A
    ionises
    B
    dissociates
    C
    dimerises
    D
    forms hydrogen bond

  • Aqueous solution of an acid contains

    A
    `H^(+)`
    B
    `H_(3)O^(+)`
    C
    `H_(2)O^(+)`
    D
    Both `H^(+) and H_(3)O^(+)`

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