Acid X dissociates only partly in water while acid Y does so fully. Which is true?
AX must be a base
BX is weaker than Y
CBoth are equal
DX is stronger than Y
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. X is weaker than Y
Partial dissociation marks a weak acid, whereas full dissociation marks a strong acid.
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