Organic and Inorganic Acids


 
 
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Organic and Inorganic Acids

Organic Acid:

Organic acid occur naturally in animals and plant materials. E.g.:

Sources of organic acid

Grapes

Vinegar, tomato

Sting of ants, bases

Apple

Lemon, orange

Milk

Spinach

Organic acid

Tartaric acid

Acetic acid

Formic acid

Malic acid

Citric acid

Lactic acid

Oxalic acid

Types of Acids:

Acids are of two types:  Mineral acids and Organic acids

Organic acids: These acids contain carbon as a constituent and are present in organic matter i.e., animals and plants.

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Question : 1

Which of the following acid is present in sour milk?

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Organic acids contain carbon as a constituent and are present in organic matter i.e., animals and plants.

(b) Mineral Acids or Inorganic Acids  are prepared from minerals present in the Earths crust.

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

The acid present in vinegar is ______________

Right Option : B
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