Why is acetic acid called a weak acid though there are four hydrogen atoms in the molecule
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Although there are 4 hydrogen in the structure, but CH3 protons do not contribute to the acidity. ... There is no relation between the number of hydrogens and acidity. It is COOH hydrogen which makes it acidic. Acetic acid is a weak acid, since it does not dissociate completely in water to its constituent ions.
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Acetic acid is a weak acid because it doesn't dissociate very much in solution, meaning there are many more whole molecules of acetic acid than separate acetate and hydrogen ions. ... This means it is much less likely to separate into ions than hydrochloric acid, which is considered a strong acid.
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