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Question
Give reasons for the following:
Aqueous solution of ammonia conducts electricity.
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Solution
Aqueous solution of ammonia conducts electricity due to the presence of ions \[\ce{[NH+_4}]\] and [OH−] in it.
\[\ce{NH3 + H2O -> NH4OH <=> NH+_4 + OH-}\]
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