Organic and Inorganic Acids


 
 
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According to Arrhenius, an acid is a substance which in aqueous solution dissociates to produce hydrogen ions. On the basis of presence of oxygen acids can be classified as: Organic acids and Mineral acids

Organic and Inorganic Acids

Acids:

According to Arrhenius, an acid is a substance which in aqueous solution dissociates to produce hydrogen ions. On the basis of presence of oxygen acids can be classified as: Organic acids and Mineral acids

Organic Acids:

These acids contain carbon as a constituent and are present in organic matter i.e., animals and plants. For example Citric acid, acetic acid, tartaric acid, etc. Organic acids are weak acids. All sour things that we use in our daily food contain acids. Following are the different types of organic acids.

S. No Compound Acid S. No. Compound Acid
1 Orange, Lemon Citric Acid 5 Tomato Oxalic Acid
2 Apple Malic Acid 6 Curd Lactic Acid
3 Gastric juices  Hydrochloric acid 7 Tamrind, Grapes Tartaric Acid
4 Tea Tannic acid 8 Vinegar Acetic Acid

Mineral Acids or Inorganic Acids:

 These acids are prepared from minerals present in the Earths crust. For example sulphuric acid

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Question : 1

Which of the following acid is present in vinegar?

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Dibasic weak mineral acid among the following is __________________

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Which of the following is not an organic acid?

Right Option : D
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