Differentiate between mineral and organic aids. Give two examples for each.

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Mineral acid Organic acid

Acids which are derived chemically from inorganic minerals are called mineral acids.
Acids which occur naturally in plants and animal materials are called organic acids.

Mineral acids are generally strong acids.
Organic acids are weak acids.

Nitric acid (HNO₃) and sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) are two examples of mineral acids.
Acetic acid (CH₃COOH) and oxalic acid (C₂H₂O₄) are two examples of organic acids.

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Mineral acid	Organic acid
Acids which are derived chemically from inorganic minerals are called mineral acids.	Acids which occur naturally in plants and animal materials are called organic acids.
Mineral acids are generally strong acids.	Organic acids are weak acids.
Nitric acid (HNO₃) and sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) are two examples of mineral acids.	Acetic acid (CH₃COOH) and oxalic acid (C₂H₂O₄) are two examples of organic acids.