Which one of this is the strongest acid and why? ( a) Oxalic acid (b) Tartaric acid ( c) Citric acid ( d) Sulphuric acid

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Solution

Mineral acids are stronger than organic acids. Therefore, sulphuric acid is the strongest acid as it is a mineral acid while oxalic acid, tartaric acid and citric acid are organic acids and thus weaker.

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