True / False

Acidic nature of a substance is due to the formation of H$$^+$$(aq) ions in solution.

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Correct Answer
BFALSE

Solution

Acidic nature of a substance is due to the formation of $$H^+$$(aq) ions in solution. Acids favorably donate $$H^+$$(aq) ions in a solution and remain stable energy-wise after doing so. Hence the given statement is true.

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