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What is the common name of simplest acid and why?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Acids**: - An acid is a chemical substance that can donate protons (H⁺ ions) in a solution. 2. **Identifying the Simplest Acid**: - The simplest acid is one that has the least number of carbon atoms. The simplest functional group for an acid is the carboxylic group, which is represented as -COOH (C double bond O and O single bond H). ...
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