Why do HCl, HNO3 etc. show acidic characters in aqueous solution while solutions of compounds like alcohol and glucose do not show acidic character?

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Chapter23: Amines
Section23.6: Reactions With Acids
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Why do HCl, HNO3 etc. show acidic characters in aqueous solution while solutions of compounds like alcohol and glucose do not show acidic character?

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