Which of the following statements is correct in relation to hydrochloric acid and ethanoic acid?

Ethanoic acid is stronger than hydrochloric acid.

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Hydrochloric acid is stronger than ethanoic acid.

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Both are equally strong.

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Ethanoic acid gives more hydrogen ions than hydrochloric acid in aqueous solution.

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The correct option is B
Hydrochloric acid is stronger than ethanoic acid.

Hydrochloric acid (inorganic acid) is stronger than ethanoic acid (organic acid).

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Which of the following statements is correct in relation to hydrochloric acid and ethanoic acid?

The correct option is B Hydrochloric acid is stronger than ethanoic acid. Hydrochloric acid (inorganic acid) is stronger than ethanoic acid (organic acid).

The correct option is B
Hydrochloric acid is stronger than ethanoic acid.

Hydrochloric acid (inorganic acid) is stronger than ethanoic acid (organic acid).