Question

Mineral acids are stronger acids than organic carboxylic acids because

(i) carboxylic acids are only partially hydrolysed

(ii) mineral acids are only partially hydrolysed

(iii) carboxylic acids are completely ionised

(iv) mineral acids are completely ionised

• A. (a) (i) and (ii)
• B. (b) (ii) and (iv)
• C. (c) (ii) and (iii)
• D. (d) (i) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is D

(d) (i) and (iv)

Explanation for correct answer: Minerals are inorganic compounds and they dissociate completely when dissolved in water. Whereas carboxylic acid are a weak acid and does not disassociate completely when dissolved in water. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.