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प्रश्न
State one test by which sodium chloride can be distinguished from sugar.
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उत्तर
Sodium chloride and sugar can be distinguished by the electrical conductivity test. Sugar, being a covalent compound, does not conduct electricity when dissolved in water but sodium chloride when dissolved in water conducts electricity.
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