Multiple choice

Acetic acid is ______

  1. Strong acid

  2. Weak acid

  3. Neutral acid

  4. Amphotreric acid

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Acetic acid (CH3COOH) is a weak acid because it only partially ionizes in water. Strong acids like HCl or H2SO4 completely dissociate, but acetic acid exists in equilibrium with its conjugate base. The Ka value of acetic acid is approximately 1.8 x 10^-5, confirming its weak acid nature.

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