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Which compound, when dissolved in water, conducts electricity and forms a basic solution?

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H C l

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C H_{3} C O O H

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C H_{3} O H

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N a O H

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Solution

The correct option is C $N a O H$
$N a O H b r e a k s i n N a^{+} a n d O H^{-}$ when dissolved in water and these ions conducts electricity. NaOH forms a basic solution with water.

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