Question

Why $\mathrm{HCl}$ is a bad conductor of electricity?

Answer 1

$\mathrm{HCl}$ a bad conductor of electricity.

1. $\mathrm{HCl}$ is a covalent compound.
2. It is formed by the sharing of electrons between $\mathrm{H}$ and $\mathrm{Cl}$.
3. Moistureless $\mathrm{HCl}$ will not dissociate in the ionic form $\left[{\mathrm{H}}^{+}{\mathrm{Cl}}^{-}\right]$. Therefore, in the absence of ions, it will not conduct electricity.