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Explain why anhydrous HCl is a poor conductor while aqueous HCl is an excellent conductor.
Explain why?
Anhydrous HCl is a poor conductor while aqueous HCl is a good conductor.
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Solution
Aqueous HCl is an excellent (or good) conductor because it includes ions, while anhydrous HCl lacks ions and is therefore a poor conductor.
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