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Which of the following is not a mineral acid?

A
HCl
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H2SO4
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HNO3
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D
HCOOH
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Solution

The correct option is A HCOOH
HCOOH, it is a mild acid mostly present in ant sting. It is also known as methanoic acid. Rest all are highly corrosive acids. It is organic acid. Organic acids are generically obtained from natural sources such as plants and animals. Mineral acid are obtained from minerals found in earth crust.

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