Potassium chloride conducts electricity in _______ state.

solid

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molten

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gaseous

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plasma

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The correct option is B
molten

Movement of ions takes place only in molten state

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Potassium chloride conducts electricity in _______ state.

The correct option is B moltenMovement of ions takes place only in molten state

The correct option is B
molten

Movement of ions takes place only in molten state