One of the following is not an organic acid. This is:
(a) ethanoic acid
(b) formic acid
(c) citric acid
(d) carbonic acid

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Solution

(d) carbonic acid

Carbonic acid H₂CO₃ is formed when CO₂ is dissolved in water. Hence, carbonic acid is an inorganic or mineral acid. Ethanoic acid, formic acid and citric acid are found naturally.

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