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Why is pure acetic acid not a good conductor of electricity, but its aqueous solution is?
APure acetic acid is a gas
BWater helps in the ionization of acetic acid
CWater reacts with acetic acid to form a metal
DPure acetic acid is too dense
✓ Correct Answer: B — Water helps in the ionization of acetic acid
Acids only ionize (produce H+ ions) in the presence of water, and ions are necessary for conducting electricity.
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