Why do $HCl$,$HNO_3$,etc.,show acidic characters in aqueous solutions while solutions of compounds like alcohol and glucose do not show acidic character?

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) The dissociation of $HCl$ or $HNO_3$ to form hydrogen ions occurs only in the presence of water.
Hydrogen ions $(H^+)$ combine with $H_2O$ to form hydronium ions $(H_3O^+)$,which are responsible for acidic properties.
The reactions are as follows:
$HCl_{(aq)} \rightarrow H^+_{(aq)} + Cl^-_{(aq)}$
$H^+_{(aq)} + H_2O_{(l)} \rightarrow H_3O^+_{(aq)}$
Although aqueous solutions of glucose and alcohol contain hydrogen atoms in their molecular structure,these hydrogen atoms do not dissociate into $H^+$ ions in water.
Since they do not release hydrogen ions in solution,they do not exhibit acidic character.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Fresh milk has a $pH$ of $6$. How do you think the $pH$ will change as it turns into curd? Explain your answer.

Why does distilled water not conduct electricity,whereas rain water does?

What is the common name of the compound $CaOCl_2$?

How is the concentration of hydronium ions $(H_3O^+)$ affected when a solution of an acid is diluted?

$A$ milkman adds a very small amount of baking soda to fresh milk.
$(a)$ Why does he shift the $pH$ of the fresh milk from $6$ to slightly alkaline?
$(b)$ Why does this milk take a long time to set as curd?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo