Question
Chemistry Question on uses of carboxylic acids
Which of the following is not a non-eletrolyte?
A
Acetic acid
B
Glucose
C
Ethanol
D
Urea
Answer
Acetic acid
Explanation
Solution
Those substances which conduct electricity in aqueous solution, are called electrolytes. They conduct electricity due to presence of free ions. Acetic acid is a weak electrolyte while glucose, ethanol and urea are non-electrolytes.