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Neutralisation Reaction

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Give reason: An aqueous solution of sodium chloride conducts electricity.

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Solid sodium chloride does not conduct electricity due to the absence of free ions but when it is dissolved in water it gets dissociated into free ions such as Na+ and Cl- which are responsible for the conduction of electricity.

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