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Question
Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength?
Options
Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid
Solution
Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
Explanation -
Distilled water is neutral. Acetic acid is an organic acid. So, it is a weak acid. Hydrochloric acid is a mineral acid. So, It is a strong acid.
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