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Strong and Weak Acids and Bases

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Which of the following is an example of weak acid?

A

Hydrochloric acid

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B

Acetic acid

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C

Sulfuric acid

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D

Ammonium hydroxide

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Solution

The correct option is B Acetic acid
Acetic acid is an example of weak acid because it dissociates partially in water.

$C H_{3} C O O H ⇌ C H_{3} C O O^{-} + H^{+}$

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