MHT CET202619 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistryIonic EquilibriumActual
Which of the following equimolar solutions is the best conductor of electricity at same temperature ?
Options
- ACH ₃ COOH
- BNH ₄ OH
- CHCl
- DC ₆ H ₁₂ O ₆
Correct answer
C. HCl
Step-by-step solution
Electrical conductivity of an aqueous solution depends on the number of ions present and their ionic mobility. HCl is a strong electrolyte and dissociates completely in water to give H ^+ and Cl ^- ions. CH ₃ COOH and NH ₄ OH are weak electrolytes and dissociate only partially, producing fewer ions. C ₆ H ₁₂ O ₆ (glucose) is a non-electrolyte and does not dissociate into ions. Furthermore, the H ^+ ion has exceptionally high ionic mobility in water. Thus, the equimolar solution of HCl has the highest concentration