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pH Value of Acid and Alkali

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Which of the following is a strong acid?

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Citric acid

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Acetic acid

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C

Tartaric acid

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D

Hydrochloric acid

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Solution

The correct option is D Hydrochloric acid
Generally, organic acids are weak in nature and mineral acids are strong. Citric acid, acetic acid, tartaric acid are organic acids. Hence, these are weak acids. Hydrochloric acid is an example of mineral acid. Hence, among the given options, hydrochloric acid is a strong acid.

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