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hydrochloric acid is a strong acid. acetic acid is a weak acid. which statement about hydrochloric acid and acetic acid is correct?

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Answer:

the answer is: The dissociation constant for hydrochloric acid is greater than the dissociation constant for acetic acid.

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The strong dissociation of HCl drives the H+ + Ac- to the left of the equilibrium. Think of the HCl pushing to the right, and the acetic acid ions pushing to the left both at the same time. B, is the correct answer.

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