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

A

Acetic acid, C2H4O2C_2H_4O_2

B

Hydrochloric acid, HCl

C

Ammonia, NH3NH_3

D

Fructose, C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6

Step-by-Step Solution

The electrical conductivity of an aqueous solution depends on the concentration of free ions present in it. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong electrolyte and ionizes almost completely in an aqueous solution to produce a high concentration of H+H^+ and ClCl^- ions . Acetic acid (C2H4O2C_2H_4O_2) and ammonia (NH3NH_3) are weak electrolytes and ionize only partially, resulting in a much lower concentration of ions .

  • Fructose (C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6) is a non-electrolyte and does not produce ions in solution. Therefore, the aqueous solution of HCl will be the best conductor of electric current.
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