Acidic solutions in water conduct electricity because they produce-

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Hydrogen ions.
· Acidic solutions in water conduct electricity because they produce hydrogen ions (H⁺). When an acid dissolves in water, it dissociates to release hydrogen ions, which are responsible for conducting electricity by carrying the electric current through the solution.
Information Booster:
· Hydrogen Ions (H⁺): These are protons released by acids in aqueous solutions. For example, hydrochloric acid (HCl) dissociates in water to form H⁺ and Cl⁻ ions.
· Conductivity of Acids: The presence of free-moving hydrogen ions in the solution allows the acid to conduct electricity.
· Other Options:
· Sulphide Ions (S²⁻): Generally produced by sulfides, not related to the conductivity of acidic solutions.
· Chloride Ions (Cl⁻): While present in some acidic solutions, they are not the primary ions responsible for acidity.
· Hydroxide Ions (OH⁻): Produced by bases, not acids.