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Why does pure acetic acid not conduct electricity? (AS2)

Pure acetic acid does not conduct electricity because pure acetic acid cannot dissociate into hydronium ion and acetate ions which are required for the conduction of electricity.

Note: On the other hand, acetic acid in water dissociates into hydronium ion and acetate ions for the conduction of electricity.


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