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4(i)
Differentiate between the following pairs based on the criteria given in the bracket:
Acetic acid and Sulphuric acid (number of replaceable hydrogen ion per molecule)
Topic: Organic chemistry: structure, nomenclature and reactions
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Answer
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Acetic acid: 1 replaceable H⁺ per molecule. Sulphuric acid: 2 replaceable H⁺ per molecule.
Comparison
| Acetic acid | Sulphuric acid |
|---|---|
| 1 replaceable H⁺ per molecule (monobasic). | 2 replaceable H⁺ per molecule (dibasic). |
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