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Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acid strength?

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WATER `lt` acetic acid `lt` hydrochloric acid
water `lt` hydrochloric acid `lt` acetic acid
Acetic acid `lt` water `lt` hydrochloric acid
Hydrochloric acid `lt` water `lt` acetic acid

Solution :Hydrochloric acid is a MINERAL acid and ionises completely in water that, is why it is a strong aid. Acetic acid is an ORGANIC acid and ionises only partially in water, HENCE it is a weak acid. Water has some what neutral nature. THUS , the order of acidity is water `lt`acetic acid `lt` hydrochloric acid.


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