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Sodium hydroxide is an example of

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an electrolytic conductor
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a metallic conductors
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a non-electrolyte
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a metal
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Solution

The correct option is A an electrolytic conductor
An electrolytic conductor in its molten state or when dissolved in water provide ions as charge carriers and can conduct electricity.
Whereas, metallic conductors conduct electricity through electrons without undergoing any decomposition.
Here, sodium hydroxide is an electrolytic conductor as it provides sodium and chloride ions and conduct electricity.

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