Use app×
Join Bloom Tuition
One on One Online Tuition
JEE MAIN 2025 Foundation Course
NEET 2025 Foundation Course
CLASS 12 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 10 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 9 FOUNDATION COURSE
CLASS 8 FOUNDATION COURSE
0 votes
1.0k views
in Science by (64.8k points)

Why acetic acid is called weak acid though there are four H atoms in the molecule ?

1 Answer

+1 vote
by (58.4k points)
selected by
 
Best answer

Only one of the four H atoms of the CH3COOH is released as H+ ion in solution. 

So, acetic acid is called weak acid and also acetic acid does not undergo complete ionisation. 

Welcome to Sarthaks eConnect: A unique platform where students can interact with teachers/experts/students to get solutions to their queries. Students (upto class 10+2) preparing for All Government Exams, CBSE Board Exam, ICSE Board Exam, State Board Exam, JEE (Mains+Advance) and NEET can ask questions from any subject and get quick answers by subject teachers/ experts/mentors/students.

Categories

...