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Chemical Properties

Suhani took 2...

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Suhani took 2 beakers A and B. In beaker A she added 500ml of dil.HCl and in beaker B she added 500ml of conc. Acetic acid.Which among the two is more acidic?

Dil.HCl

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Conc.Acetic acid

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Both are very acidic.

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Cannot be determined.

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Solution

The correct option is A
Dil.HCl

The strength of an acid depends upon the degree of ionization and concentration of hydronium ion [H₃o⁺]. Dil HCl has more concentration of hydrogen ion than concentric acetic acid. Therefore dilute HCl is more acidic than concentrated acetic acid.

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