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Question
An organic weak acid is ______.
Options
Formic acid
Sulphuric acid
Sulphuric base
Hydrochloric acid
Nitric acid
Solution
A weak organic acid is formic acid.
Explanation:
Formic acid (HCOOH) is a carboxylic acid, which is an organic compound and a weak acid because it only partially ionises in water.
In contrast, nitric acid, sulphuric acid, and hydrochloric acid are strong mineral acids that completely dissociate in water.
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