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Which compound is an electrolyte?
(1) C6H12O6 (3) CaCl2
(2) CH3OH (4) CCl4

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I think the correct answer is option 3. CaCl2 is the compound that is an electrolyte when dissolved in water. An electrolyte is a substance that conducts electricity in solution. Calcium Chloride when in solution dissociates into ions which allows the flow of current in the solution.
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