Out of citric acid and dilute sulphuric acid which is stronger acid? State the reason also.

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Dilute sulphuric acid is more stronger than citric acid.
In aqueous solution of strong acids, the formation of ions is much more as compared to weak acids and this is why dilute sulphuric acid is stronger as compared to citric acid present in lemons.

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