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How many h+(aq) can be generated by each citric acid molecule dissolved in water?

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Structure is citric acid is attached.

As you can see, there are three carboxylic groups (-COOH) which is the acidic part in this acid. So, when the acid is dissolved in water, it will dissociate to give H+(aq) ions. Since there are 3 of such groups.

So, it will give 3 H+ ion per molecule of citric acid.
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