Acetic acid dissociates in an equilibrium with acetate ion and proton. When a small amount of HCl is added:

the equilibrium constant will increase

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acetate ion concentration decreases

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acetate ion concentration increases

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the equilibrium constant will decrease

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The correct option is B
acetate ion concentration decreases

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