Conductivity of dilute hydrochloric acid is greater than that of acetic acid

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Conductivity of dilute hydrochloric acid is greater than that of acetic acid

Answer

Dilute hydrochloric acid undergoes complete ionization/ dissociation whereas acetic acid undergoes incomplete or partial ionization or dilute HCl has higher concentration of ions than acetic acid.

Dilute hydrochloric acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid/ Dilute hydrochloric acid is a strong electrolyte and acetic acid is a weak electrolyte/ Dilute hydrochloric -only ions, acetic acid- ions and molecules/ Dilute hydrochloric acid has higher degree of dissociation than acetic acid.

  • Exam Year: 2018