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Which acid is stronger HCl or CH3COOH and why?

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Which acid is stronger HCl or CH3COOH and why?

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HCl is a stronger acid than CH3COOH. This is because HCl is a strong acid that completely ionizes in water, meaning it donates all its hydrogen ions (H+) to the solution. On the other hand, CH3COOH, also known as acetic acid, is a weak acid that only partially ionizes in water, meaning it donates only a fraction of its hydrogen ions to the solution. The strength of an acid is determined by its ability to donate hydrogen ions, so HCl is stronger.

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