Which of the following is a strong acid?

Acetic acid

Hydrochloric acid

Lactic acid

Formic acid

Answer and Solution

B. Hydrochloric acid

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong acid as it completely dissociates into H+ and Cl- ions in solution, unlike acetic acid which is a weak acid.

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