Which of the following is a weak electrolyte?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Ethanoic acid.
- Ethanoic acid is a weak electrolyte.
- An electrolyte is a chemical molecule that dissociates into ions and hence can transport electric charge - i.e. an electrolyte is an electric conductor; unlike metals, the flow of charge is a movement of ions rather than a flow of electrons.