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 nitric acid, sulphuric acid are stronger than carbocylic acid as they can ionize `100%` in their solution .While carboxylic acids are partially ionized.