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Distinguish between organic acids and mineral acids. Give examples.

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The acids which have their origin from plants and animal sources are called organic acids
Examples: Acetic acid, citric acid, formic acid etc.
The acids which are synthesized from the minerals obtained from earth's crust are called mineral acids.
Examples: `H_(2)SO_(4), HCI` etc.
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  • Mineral acids are

    A
    naturally occurring
    B
    man made
    C
    both (A) and (B)
    D
    None

  • The reagent that can be used to distinguish between methanoic acid and ethanoci acid is

    A
    Ammoniacal silver nitrate solution
    B
    Neutral ferric chloride solution
    C
    Sodium carbonate solution
    D
    Phenolphthalein

  • Which of the following reagents is used to distinguish between methanoic acid and ethanoic acid ?

    A
    Amm. Silver nitrate solution
    B
    Neutral ferric chloride
    C
    Sodium hydroxide solution
    D
    sodium carbonate solution

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