Which compound, when dissolved in water, conducts electricity and forms a basic solution ?
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HCl `CH_(3)COOH` `CH_3OH` NaOH
Solution :Strong electrolyte is an IONIC compound that dissociates completely in water & CONDUCTS electricity. From the given options, only NaOH and HCl are strong electrolyte and NaOH alone would form a basic solution when dissolved in water. NaOH is strong electrolyte. it is an alkali-a water soluble strong BASE.