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Which of the following is true about acids?

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a

Acids are only good conductors of electricity in pure form.

b

Acids are only good conductors of electricity in an aqueous state.

c

Acids are always good conductors of electricity.

d

Acids are always poor conductors of electricity.

answer is C.

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For the conduction of electricity, free ions are needed that can carry the electric charge from one point to another.

Thus, acids are good conductors of electricity only in an aqueous state as they release free hydrogen ions that can conduct electricity.

Hence, Acids are only good conductors of electricity in an aqueous state is the correct statement about acids.

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