Question

State whether the following statements are true or false. Rewrite the false statements correctly.

Mineral acids are organic acids.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Mineral acids - The acids that are prepared from minerals or inorganic salts are called mineral acids.

• These are also called inorganic acids.
• These are man-made acids.

For example - Hydrochloric acid$\left(\mathrm{HCl}\right)$.

Organic acids - These are the acids that are made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and are found naturally.

• These are also called natural acids.
• They are found in nature and are used as food.

For example - Acetic acid.

Since mineral acids are not obtained from natural sources they are not considered organic acids.

Correct statement - Mineral acids are inorganic acids.

Therefore, the given statement is false.