Name the covalent compound which behaves like an ionic compound in aqueous solution.

Sulphur

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Silver chloride

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Hydrogen chloride

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Copper (II) sulphate

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Solution

The correct option is C
Hydrogen chloride

Hydrochloric acid conducts electricity in aqueous solution because of mobile ions.

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Name the covalent compound which behaves like an ionic compound in aqueous solution.

The correct option is C Hydrogen chloride Hydrochloric acid conducts electricity in aqueous solution because of mobile ions.

The correct option is C
Hydrogen chloride

Hydrochloric acid conducts electricity in aqueous solution because of mobile ions.