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Classify each of these chemical compounds:

a) HCH₃CO₂ - Organic compound
b) HF - Acid
c) AgOH - Base
d) All of the above

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Final answer:

The classifications for the compounds are: a) HCH₃CO₂ as an organic compound and weak acid, b) HF as a weak acid, and c) AgOH as a weak base. HF is an acid, AgOH is a base, and HCH₃CO₂ (likely CH₃COOH), is both an organic compound and weak acid.

Step-by-step explanation:

To classify each of these chemical compounds, we need to understand their properties and characteristics.

  • a) HCH₃CO₂ (should likely be CH₃COOH) - This is an organic compound commonly known as acetic acid, and it is also a weak acid because it does not dissociate completely in solution.
  • b) HF - Hydrogen fluoride is a weak acid as it ionizes in water to a limited extent.
  • c) AgOH - Silver hydroxide is considered a weak base, although it is relatively unstable and can dissociate to form Ag+ and OH- ions.

Therefore, the correct classification for each compound is:

  • a) Organic Compound and Weak Acid
  • b) Weak Acid
  • c) Weak Base

Concerning the individual classifications given in the options, HF is an acid and AgOH is a base. On the other hand, HCH₃CO₂, which appears to be a typo for acetic acid (CH₃COOH), is both an organic compound and a weak acid, not just an organic compound.

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