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

A

Acetic acid, C2H4O2\text{C}_2\text{H}_4\text{O}_2

B

Hydrochloric acid, HCl\text{HCl}

C

Ammonia, NH3\text{NH}_3

D

Fructose, C6H12O6\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6

Step-by-Step Solution

The electrical conductance of an aqueous solution depends on the concentration of ions present in it.

  1. Hydrochloric acid (HCl\text{HCl}) is a strong acid and acts as a strong electrolyte, dissociating almost completely into H+\text{H}^+ and Cl\text{Cl}^- ions in an aqueous solution.
  2. Acetic acid (C2H4O2\text{C}_2\text{H}_4\text{O}_2) is a weak acid and Ammonia (NH3\text{NH}_3) is a weak base. Both are weak electrolytes and dissociate only partially, producing fewer ions.
  3. Fructose (C6H12O6\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6) is a non-electrolyte and does not dissociate into ions in solution. Therefore, the aqueous solution of HCl\text{HCl} will have the maximum number of ions and will be the best conductor of electric current.
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