Question

Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength?

Options

• Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid

• Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid

• Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid

• Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid

Answer 1

Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid

Explanation - 

Distilled water is neutral. Acetic acid is an organic acid. So, it is a weak acid. Hydrochloric acid is a mineral acid. So, It is a strong acid.