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Which of the following are weak acids?


Options:
A .   H2SO4
B .   CH3COOH
C .   HCOOH
D .   HCl
Answer: Option B
:
B and C
The strength of an acid depends on how easily it can dissociate in an aqueous solution and release H+ ions. Organic acids obtained from natural sources are usually weak acids because they do not dissociate quickly to release H+ ions.
Therefore, acetic acid (CH3COOH) and formic acid (HCOOH) are weak acids because they cannot give H+ ions easily.

Mineral acids like hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sulphuric acid (H2SO4) are strong acids as they dissociate easily to release H+ ions.



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