Question

why is acetic acid called a weak acid through there are four hydrogen atom in the molecules???
Explain briefly please​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Although there are 4 hydrogen in the structure, but CH​3 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

Answer 2

Answer:

Acetic acid is called weak acid because,

1.it does not ionized completely.

2.it produce less no. Of H+ ions on mixing with water than other acids.

3.it's melting point is only 293K.

4.it forms ice like flakes during winter season.