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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?


A

Dil.HCl

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B

Conc.Acetic acid

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C

Both are very acidic.

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D

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 [H3+]. 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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