Question

Acetic acid and Ammonium hydroxide are ..............and ..........respectively.

• A. Weak acid, Weak base
• B. Weak acid,Strong base
• C. Strong acid, Strong base
• D. Strong acid. Weak base

Answer 1

The correct option is A Weak acid, Weak base

1.Acids like acetic acid $\left(C{H}_{3}COOH\right)$ dissociates partially or incompletely, releasing only some of its hydrogen atoms into the solution. Thus, it is less capable at donating protons.

So they are considered as weak acids.

2.Ammonium hydroxide partially dissociates in the water to $O{H}^{-}$ ions and $N{H}_3$ molecule is not stable in the water. That's why ammonium hydroxide is a weak base.