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Is hydrochloric acid a strong acid?


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Explanation:

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride, also known as muriatic acid.

  1. Since HCl dissociates almost completely, it is a strong acid.
  2. On the other hand, a weak acid, such as acetic acid (CH3COOH), does not dissociate well in water, Many H+ ions are bound within the molecule.

Hence, hydrochloric acid is a strong acid.


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