Question 22.
Which of the following is not a mineral acid?

(a) Hydrochloric acid
(b) Citric acid
(c) Sulphuric acid
(d) Nitric acid

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Solution

Citric acid is an organic acid and occurs naturally in citrus fruits. The correct option is (b).

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Question 22. Which of the following is not a mineral acid? (a) Hydrochloric acid (b) Citric acid (c) Sulphuric acid (d) Nitric acid

Citric acid is an organic acid and occurs naturally in citrus fruits. The correct option is (b).

Question 22.
Which of the following is not a mineral acid?

(a) Hydrochloric acid
(b) Citric acid
(c) Sulphuric acid
(d) Nitric acid