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Question
(a) Compound X consists of molecules.
Choose the letter corresponding to the correct answer from the choices (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below
In the liquid state, X will
Options
become ionic
be an electrolyte
Conduct electricity
not conduct electricity
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Solution
not conduct electricity
In the liquid state, X will: not conduct electricity
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