C12H22O11, commonly known as sucrose or table sugar, is categorized as a non-electrolyte. This means that when it dissolves in water, it does not dissociate into ions. Instead, it remains as intact sugar molecules in the solution.
In contrast, strong electrolytes completely dissociate into ions in solution, allowing for the conduction of electricity. Examples include sodium chloride (NaCl) and potassium nitrate (KNO3). Weak electrolytes, on the other hand, only partially dissociate into ions, which results in a limited conductivity; examples include acetic acid and ammonia.
Since sucrose does not ionize at all in water, it doesn’t contribute to the solution’s electrical conductivity. Therefore, it is classified as a non-electrolyte.