SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 37

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q37

How many hydrogen atoms does a molecule of acetic acid contain?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Four.

A molecule of acetic acid (chemical formula CH₃COOH) contains:

3 hydrogen atoms in the methyl group (CH₃)

1 hydrogen atom in the carboxyl group (COOH)

Hence, total hydrogen atoms = 4