Why is the pH of a 0.1 M solution of acetic acid in water higher than that of a 0.1 M solution of HCl in water?
A) HCl is a weaker acid than acetic acid.
B) The acetic acid does not fully ionize in water, whereas HCl does.
C) HCl does not fully ionize in water, whereas acetic acid does.
D) Acetic acid is a better buffer than HCl.
E) Acetate (ionized acetic acid) is a strong base.
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