Which of the following will form a weak acid when dissolved in water?
A
NaOH
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B
CsCl
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C
HBr
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D
CH3COOH
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E
O2
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Solution
The correct option is DCH3COOH Acetic acid CH3COOH will form a weak acid when dissolved in water. CH3COOH→CH3COO−+H+ NaOH is a strong base. CsCl is a salt. HBr is a strong acid. Oxygen, O2 is a neutral compound.