If acetic acid and hydrochloric acid of same concentration are taken, which among the two is a stronger acid and why?

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Between acetic acid and hydrochloric acid, the hydrochloric acid is more acidic.
Acid which ionise completely in water are called strong acid. Here Hydrochloric acid dissociates completely while acetic acid dissociates partially.

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If acetic acid and hydrochloric acid of same concentration are taken, which among the two is a stronger acid and why?

Between acetic acid and hydrochloric acid, the hydrochloric acid is more acidic. Acid which ionise completely in water are called strong acid. Here Hydrochloric acid dissociates completely while acetic acid dissociates partially.

Between acetic acid and hydrochloric acid, the hydrochloric acid is more acidic.
Acid which ionise completely in water are called strong acid. Here Hydrochloric acid dissociates completely while acetic acid dissociates partially.