Which gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength

• GC Acids Bases Salts

Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength?

1. Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
2. Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
3. Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
4. Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid

Answer

Water is a natural substance, hydrochloric acid is a strong acid as it ionizes completely in water, whereas acetic acid ionizes only partially in water; hence, it is a weak acid.

The correct option is A.