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Q · Acids, Bases and SaltsMedium · 45s
Which of the following is a strong acid?
TopicAcids, Bases and Salts
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) is a strong acid, while acetic and citric acids are weak organic acids.
Final Answer: Option C — Sulphuric acid