While comparing, the ionisation of hydrochloric acid with that of acetic acid in water we find that though both of them are polar covalent molecules, former is completely ionised into its constituent ions, while the latter is only partially ionised (< 5%). The reason is that

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ionisation depends upon the strength of the bond and the extent of solvation of ions produced

ionisation depends upon the strength of the bond only

extent of solvation of ions produced

hydrochloric acid is stronger than acetic acid

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The reason is that the extent to which ionisation occur depends upon the strength of the bond and the extent of solvation of ions produced.

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