Mineral acids are stronger acids than carboxylic acids because
(i) mineral acids are completely ionised.
(ii) carboxylic acids are completely ionised.
(iii) mineral acids are partially ionised.
(iv) carboxylic acids are partially ionised.

Options

A. (i) and (iv)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (i) and (ii)
D. (iii) and (iv)

Answer

A

Explanation

Mineral acids like HCl are completely ionised in solvent like water whereas carboxylic acids such as `CH_(3)COOH` are only partially ionised.