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Which of the following is a weak electrolyte? |
Sodium chloride Calcium chloride Ethanoic acid Magnesium sulphate |
Ethanoic acid |
The correct answer is option 3. Ethanoic acid. The weak electrolyte among the options provided is Ethanoic acid. Ethanoic acid (also known as acetic acid), is a weak electrolyte. When it dissolves in water, it only partially dissociates into ions. Therefore, it conducts electricity to a lesser extent compared to strong electrolytes like sodium chloride or calcium chloride, which completely dissociate into ions when dissolved in water. |