alleryStart learning →Hydrochloric acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid because it
Astays almost fully undissociated
Bcontains much more water
Cboils at a higher point
Dproduces more hydronium ions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. produces more hydronium ions
1. Acid strength depends on how many H3O+ ions form.
2. HCl dissociates almost completely, giving many H3O+ ions.
3. Acetic acid dissociates only partly, so HCl is the stronger acid.
_Source: AP/TS SCERT Class 10 Physical Science, "Acids, Bases and Salts"_
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