Interpretation:
The equation showing ionisation of ethanoicacid in water is to be written and acidic character of
Concept introduction:
Carboxylic acids are the compounds containing
These compounds are acidic in nature. They release hydrogen ion when added to water.
Answer to Problem 53A
Carboxylic acids are typically weak acids.
Explanation of Solution
Carboxylic acids are generally weak acids because carboxylic acids have hydrogen bonding. So release of hydrogen takes place slowly. There is no complete dissociation of acid into its ions. So acids are typically weak.
The acid and its dissociated ions are in equilibrium as:
Thus, carboxylic acids are weak acids.
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