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Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acid strength?A. water `lt` acetic acid `lt` hydrochloric acidB. water `lt` hydrochloric acid `lt` acetic acidC. Acetic acid `lt` water `lt` hydrochloric acidD. Hydrochloric acid `lt` water `lt` acetic acid |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Hydrochloic acid is a mineral acid and ionises completely in water that,s why it is a strong aid. Acetic acid is an orgainic acid and ionises only partially in water, hence it is a weak acid. Water has some what neutral nature. Tus , the order of acidity ios water lt acietic acid lt hydrochloirc acid. |
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