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Phosphoric Acid is an acid because it dissociates into Hydrogen and phosphate ions.

Second Question. COOH- doesn't make something an acid. It makes it an acetate. Acetate is part of a weak acid, Acetic Acid.

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Q: Why is phosphoric acid an acid and it does not contain the carboxyl group -cooh?
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