Why do HCl, HNO3, etc., show acidic characters in aqueous solutions while solutions of compounds like alcohol and glucose do not show acidic character?
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Why do HCl, HNO3, etc., show acidic characters in aqueous solutions while solutions of compounds like alcohol and glucose do not show acidic character?
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HCl (hydrochloric acid) and HNO3 (nitric acid) dissociate in aqueous solutions to form hydrogen ions (H+) and anions, such as Cl- and NO3-. These hydrogen ions make the solution acidic and give it the characteristic sour taste and ability to turn litmus paper red.
On the other hand, compounds like alcohol and glucose do not dissociate into ions in aqueous solutions and therefore do not produce hydrogen ions. As a result, they do not exhibit acidic behavior in water.