Choose the correct option regarding examples of organic and inorganic acids from the following:

Organic acid- Citric acid, Inorganic acid- Malic acid

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Organic acid- Malic acid, Inorganic acid- Sulphuric acid

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Organic acid- Hydrochloric acid, Inorganic acid- Sulphuric acid

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Organic acid- Hydrochloric acid, Inorganic acid- Malic acid

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B Organic acid- Malic acid, Inorganic acid- Sulphuric acid
Organic acids are found in fruits and living beings. These acids contain carbon skeleton. Example: Citric acid, malic acid, etc.

Inorganic acids are obtained from minerals and inorganic compounds. Example: Hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, etc.

Therefore, the correct pair is: Organic acid- Malic acid; Inorganic acid- Sulphuric acid.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Inorganic oxides of sulphur, nitrogen, etc. react with water vapour in the atmosphere to form weak inorganic acids leading to acid rain.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program