JAMB Chemistry 2008 Objective — Question 19
Question 19 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The basicity of CH3COOH is
- A. 1Correct
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Explanation
Basicity is the number of replaceable hydrogen ion(s) per molecule of an acid. CH3COOH has a basicity of 1. Although, 4 hydrogen atoms are present in the formula, one of such dissociates: CH3COOH -> CH3COO- + H+.
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