Which of the following acids is considered a strong acid? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following acids is considered a strong acid?
A. Carbonic acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Citric acid
D. Acetic acid
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Hydrochloric acid (HCl) dissociates completely in water, making it a strong acid. Acetic acid (CH₃COOH), carbonic acid (H₂CO₃), and citric acid are weak acids—they partially ionize. Other strong acids: H₂SO₄ (first dissociation), HNO₃, HBr, HI, HClO₄. Strong acids have very large Ka values. pH of 0.1 M HCl is about 1.

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