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The acid which contains four hydrogen atoms is ______.

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The acid which contains four hydrogen atoms is ______.

Options

  • Formic acid

  • Sulphuric acid

  • Nitric acid

  • Acetic acid

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Solution

The acid which contains four hydrogen atoms is acetic acid.

Explanation:

Acetic acid has the molecular formula CH3COOH, which contains a total of four hydrogen atoms (three in the methyl group and one in the acid group). In comparison, formic acid (HCOOH) and sulphuric acid (H2SO4) contain two hydrogen atoms, while nitric acid (HNO3) contains only one.
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Chapter 3: Acids, Bases and Salts - MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS [Page 63]

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S.P. Singh Concise Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Acids, Bases and Salts
MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS | Q (A) 1. | Page 63

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