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Correct statement by changing underline part of sentence
Carboxylic acids are `ul("stronger acids")` than mineral acids.

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To correct the statement "Carboxylic acids are stronger acids than mineral acids," we need to replace the underlined part "stronger acids" with "weaker acids." ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Incorrect Part**: The phrase "stronger acids" in the original statement is incorrect when comparing carboxylic acids to mineral acids. 2. **Understand the Comparison**: Mineral acids (like HCl, HNO3, H2SO4) are known to be strong acids because they completely dissociate in water, releasing a high concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺). In contrast, carboxylic acids only partially dissociate in solution. ...
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ICSE-ALDEHYDES, KETONES AND CARBOXYLIC ACIDS-EXERCISE (PART-I OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS)
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