Which of the following is not a mineral acid ?

Hydrochloric acid

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Citric acid

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Sulphuric acid

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Nitric acid

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Solution

The correct option is B Citric acid
Citric acid is not a mineral acid but an organic compound and it is found in citrus fruits. It is a natural preservative and a weak organic acid. It is mostly used as anticoagulant and has a chelating property. All others are acidic in nature which in their aqueous solution dissociate into their respective ions.

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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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