Question

A solution of HCl gas in water conducts electricity
because
but a solution of HCl gas in
toluene does not conduct an electric current
because​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

HCl conducts electricity in water because water is a polar solvent and ionizes the polar covalent HCl molecule into free ions. Hence HCl in water exhibits acidic properties and is an electrolyte. Thus it conducts electricity.

Toluene not being a polar solvent does not dissociate Hcl into free ions. Thus HCl in toluene doesn't show acidic properties and is an electrolyte which therefore is not able t conduct electricity.  

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