Question

Identify X and Y from the given equation, if the given acid undergoes ionisation.

${\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COOH}\left(l\right)\stackrel{H_{2}O}{\to }X+Y$

• A. $X:{\mathrm{OH}}^{-},Y:{\mathrm{CH}}_3{\mathrm{COO}}^{-}$
• B. $X:H^{+},Y:{\mathrm{CH}}_3{\mathrm{COO}}^{-}$
• C. $X:H^{+},Y:{{\mathrm{CH}}_3}^{-}$
• D. $X:{\mathrm{OH}}^{+},Y:{\mathrm{CH}}_3{\mathrm{COO}}^{-}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $X:H^{+},Y:{\mathrm{CH}}_3{\mathrm{COO}}^{-}$

${\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COOH}$ on dissolving in water undergoes ionisation and releases $H^{+}$ and ${\mathrm{CH}}_3{\mathrm{COO}}^{-}$ ions.