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Which of the following may not be a strong electrolyte?(a) hydrochloric acid(b) sulfuric acid(c) nitric acid(d) ammoniaThis question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.I'd like to ask this question from Ionic Equilibrium in Solution in chapter Equilibrium of Chemistry – Class 11

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Right answer is (d) ammonia

The EXPLANATION: Electrolytes which dissociate ALMOST COMPLETELY into constituent ions in aqueous SOLUTIONS are known as strong electrolytes. THEREFORE ammonia is not a strong electrolyte because it can’t dissociate completely.



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