aqueous solution of which compound is the best conductor of electric current?
hydrochloric acid or acetic acid?✋✌✊👌

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HCl being a stronger acid will release more H⁺ ions in solution than acetic acid and hence is a better conductor of electric current.

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aqueous solution of which compound is the best conductor of electric current? hydrochloric acid or acetic acid?✋✌✊👌

HCl being a stronger acid will release more H+ ions in solution than acetic acid and hence is a better conductor of electric current.

aqueous solution of which compound is the best conductor of electric current?
hydrochloric acid or acetic acid?✋✌✊👌

HCl being a stronger acid will release more H⁺ ions in solution than acetic acid and hence is a better conductor of electric current.