Question 19
Acids, Bases and SaltsThe basicity of CH3COOH is
- A.1
- B.2
- C.3
- D.4
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (1)
Explanation
Only the hydrogen in the −COOH group can ionise, so ethanoic acid has one replaceable hydrogen: basicity 1.
The basicity of CH3COOH is
Answer: A (1)
Only the hydrogen in the −COOH group can ionise, so ethanoic acid has one replaceable hydrogen: basicity 1.