Which of the following acid can release only one H+ion in water?
A
Hydrochloric acid
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B
Ethanoic acid
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C
Nitric acid
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D
All the above
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Solution
The correct option is B All the above All the acids ionize in aqueous solution to give hydrogen ions or protons . Therefore, HCl, ethanoic acid and nitric acid gives hydrogen ions to neutralize the hydroxyl ions of any base present.