Acetic acid is weak acid than sulphuric acid because

Acetic Acid Is Weak Acid Than Sulphuric Acid Because Chemistry Question

Acetic acid is weak acid than sulphuric acid because

Options

(a) it has – COOH group
(b) it decomposes on increasing temperature
(c) it has less degree of ionisation
(d) none of these

Correct Answer:

it has less degree of ionisation

Explanation:

Acetic acid is weak acid than sulphuric acid because it has less degree of ionisation.CH₃COOH + H₂O ⇌ H₃O⁺ + CH₃COO⁻. It has only weak tendency to lose protons. Thus, the equilibrium lies mostly towards the left. However, sulphuric acid is a strong dibasic acid.

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Topics: Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acid (89)
Subject: Chemistry (2512)

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