An aqueous solution of an unknown solute is tested with litmus paper and found to be acidic. The solution is Weakly conducting compared with a solution of NaCl of the same concentration. Which of the following substances could the unknown be: KOH, NH3, HNO3, KClO2, H3PO3, or CH3COCH3?

An aqueous solution of an unknown solute is tested with litmus paper and found to be acidic. The solution is Weakly conducting compared with a solution of NaCl of the same concentration. Which of the following substances could the unknown be: KOH, NH3, HNO3, KClO2, H3PO3, or CH3COCH3?

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