State the basicity of the following acids
HNO3
H2SO4
CH3 COOH
The basicity of an acid refers to the number of replaceable hydrogen ions (protons) present in the molecule.
HNO3: Nitric acid, HNO3, contains one hydrogen ion and therefore has a basicity of 1.
H2SO4: Sulfuric acid, H2SO4, contains two hydrogen ions and therefore has a basicity of 2.
CH3COOH: Acetic acid, CH3COOH, contains one hydrogen ion and therefore has a basicity of 1.