Which of the following compounds is a strong electrolyte? A) C₆H₁₂O₆ B) C₇H₁₄O₅ C) C₄H₈O₂ D) NaC₂H₃O₂ E)all of the above

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NaC12H13O2 is sodium benzoate, a salt that readily dissolves in water and ionizes to form Na+ and C6H5COO- ions. As a result, it is a strong electrolyte. The other compounds listed are organic molecules and do not ionize in water to a significant extent, so they are weak or non-electrolytes.

Which of the Following Compounds Is a Strong Electrolyte