Chemistry
Explain the following :
Polar covalent compounds conduct electricity.
Chemical Bonding
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Answer
Polar covalent compounds have fractional positive and negative charges on them. In aqueous solution state, they undergo ionisation converting the fractional charges to complete charges and ions are produced. These ions helps in the conduction of electricity.
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