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Properties of Acids

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Which type of acid is present in plants and animals?

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Inorganic acids

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Organic acids

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Mineral acids

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Rock acids

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Solution

The correct option is B
Organic acids

Acids present in plants and animals (living things) are organic acids.They are present in our food. They can also be prepared artificially. For e.g. HCOOH, $C H_{3} C O O H$ (Weak acids).

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