Question

Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acid strength?
A. water `lt` acetic acid `lt` hydrochloric acid
B. water `lt` hydrochloric acid `lt` acetic acid
C. Acetic acid `lt` water `lt` hydrochloric acid
D. Hydrochloric acid `lt` water `lt` acetic acid

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
Hydrochloic acid is a mineral acid and ionises completely in water that,s why it is a strong aid. Acetic acid is an orgainic acid and ionises only partially in water, hence it is a weak acid. Water has some what neutral nature. Tus , the order of acidity ios water lt acietic acid lt hydrochloirc acid.