Question

Which of the following can form an aqueous solution that conducts electricity?

Group of answer choices

sucrose, C12H22O12

Pb(NO3)2

O2

ethylene glycol (antifreeze), HOCH2CH2OH

ethanol, CH3CH2OH

Answer 1

Pb(NO3)2

Step-by-step explanation:

• Compounds that conduct electricity either in the aqueous or molten form are known as electrolytes.
• Electrolytes conduct electricity due to the presence of mobile ions.
• Electrolytes are, therefore, decomposed by passing an electric current through them, a process known as electrolysis.
• Lead(ii) nitrate can form an aqueous solution that conducts electricity also known as an electrolyte.
• It ionizes in water to generate lead ions and nitrate ions which are responsible for the conducting of electricity.