Which of the following are mineral acids?

Sulphuric acid

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Oxalic acid

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Citric acid

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Lactic acid

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Sulphuric acid

C
Citric acid

Mineral or inorganic acids are derived from inorganic or non-living materials.
Few examples - Sulphuric acid, nitric acid and hydrochloric acid.
Acids obtained from living materials, i.e., plants and animals are known as organic acids.
Few examples - Oxalic acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid and citric acid.

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