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Question
HCl, HNO3, C2H5OH, C6H12O6 all contain H atoms but only HCl and HNO3 show acidic character. Why?
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Solution
It is because HCl and HNO3 ionize in aqueous solution whereas ethanol and glucose do not ionize in aqueous solution.
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