Is hc2h3o2 an ionic compound?
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chemistry
When dissolved in water and small fraction of the molecules ionize to make H+ and CH3COO^- ions, but not many. Acetic acid is a weak acid. Therefore, you would not refer to acetic acid as being “ionic”. It exists as discrete molecules with bonds with high covalent character.
Also to know is, what type of compound is hc2h3o2?
ethanoic acid
Also Know, is acetic acid ionic or covalent?
Though acetic acid is covalent it dissociates into acetate ions and hydrogen ions when mixed with water. Acetate ions are responsible for conducting electricity.
Carbonic acid