Question 33

The addition of HCl will not suppress the ionization of

Solution

HCl supplies $$\text{H}^+$$, the common ion, which suppresses the ionization of weak acids such as acetic acid, $$\text{H}_2\text{S}$$ and benzoic acid. Sulphuric acid is a strong acid that is essentially completely ionized, so its ionization is not suppressed.

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