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Question:

Aqueous solution of which of the following compounds is the best conductor of electric current?

Hydrochloric acid,HCl

Acetic acid,C2H4O2

Ammonia,NH3

Fructose,C6H12O6

Solution:

The aqueous solution of Hydrochloric acid, HCl is the best conductor of electric current as it is a strong electrolyte and is completely dissociated into ions. On the other hand, ammonia and acetic acid are weak electrolytes which undergo partial dissociation and fructose is a non-electrolyte. Hence, they are poor conductors of electricity. Hence, the correct option is Hydrochloric acid, HCl.