Question

explain why anhydrous HCl is a poor conductor while aqueous HCl is an excellent conductor

Answer 1

Because anhydrous hcl is inactive in nature until and unless it is dissolved in aqueous solution. .......it dissociates and form ions and conduct electricity
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Answer 2

unhydrous HCL not form ions to react while aqueous HCL form ions and hence good conductor.