Hcl, Hno3, C2h5oh, c6h12o6 all contain H atoms but only hcl and hno3 show acidic property. Why?

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We know acid are those which can donate hydrogen ion.Among the above HCl and HNO₃ disscoiate into H⁺ ions and thus show acidic properties. On the other hand others do not dissociate and do not donate hydrogen ion so they are not acid.

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Hcl, Hno3, C2h5oh, c6h12o6 all contain H atoms but only hcl and hno3 show acidic property. Why?

Dear Student We know acid are those which can donate hydrogen ion.Among the above HCl and HNO3 disscoiate into H+ ions and thus show acidic properties. On the other hand others do not dissociate and do not donate hydrogen ion so they are not acid. Regards

Dear Student
We know acid are those which can donate hydrogen ion.Among the above HCl and HNO₃ disscoiate into H⁺ ions and thus show acidic properties. On the other hand others do not dissociate and do not donate hydrogen ion so they are not acid.

Regards