Multiple choice

The strength of an acid can be explained on the basis of

  1. its concentration only

  2. its degree of ionization only

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. its inherent properties
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because for strong acids (which are completely ionized) only concentration is the measure of strength but for weak acids (which are incompletely ionized) both degree of ionization (Ka) and concentration is required.

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