Which compound, when dissolved in water, conducts electricity and forms a basic solution ?

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Q: 31 (NDA-II/2017)
Which compound, when dissolved in water, conducts electricity and forms a basic solution ?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

NDA-II

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0,11,14,9,3,2,11

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The correct answer is option 4, NaOH.

When a compound dissolves in water and conducts electricity, it is called an electrolyte. Electrolytes are compounds that dissociate into ions when dissolved in water. NaOH, or sodium hydroxide, is an example of a compound that is an electrolyte.

When NaOH dissolves in water, it dissociates into sodium ions (Na+) and hydroxide ions (OH-). These ions are able to move freely in the solution and allow for the conduction of electricity. This is because ions are charged particles that can carry an electric current.

In addition to conducting electricity, NaOH also forms a basic solution. A basic solution has a pH greater than 7 and contains an excess of hydroxide ions. When NaOH dissolves in water, it releases hydroxide ions, which increase the concentration of hydroxide ions in the solution. This higher concentration of hydroxide ions makes the solution basic.

It is important to note that the other options, HCl (option 1), CH3COOH (option 2), and CH3OH (option 3), do not form basic solutions when dissolved in water. HCl forms an acidic solution, while CH3CO