Chemistry · Electrolytic and metallic conduction, conductance in electrolytic solutions, molar conductivities and their variation with concentration, Kohlrausch's law and its applications

Aqueous solution of conducts electricity due to the presence of:

Aqueous solution of \( \mathrm{PBr}_{3} \) conducts electricity due to the presence of:

  • A. \) HOBr
  • B. НВг
  • C. \( \mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4} \)
  • D. \( \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \)

Step-by-step solution

PBr3 hydrolyzes in water to form H3PO3 and HBr: PBr3 + 3H2O → H3PO3 + 3HBr. HBr is a strong acid that dissociates completely into H+ and Br- ions, providing electrical conductivity. H3PO3 is a weak acid and contributes less; H2O and HOBr are not responsible for significant conductivity.
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