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Why is acetic acid called a weak acid though there are four hydrogen atoms in the molecule?

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asked Jan 16, 2018 in Chemistry by jisu zahaan (28,760 points) ● 26 ● 374 ● 805
Why is acetic acid called a weak acid though there are four hydrogen atoms in the molecule?

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answered Jan 16, 2018 by faiz (82,347 points) ● 6 ● 6 ● 11
selected Jan 25, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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Though acetic acid has four hydrogen atoms, only one of the  four hydrogen atoms is released as Ht ion in solution. So, it is a weak acid.

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