Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
One of the following is not an organic acid. This is:
(a) ethanoic acid
(b) formic acid
(c) citric acid
(d) carbonic acid
Solution
carbonic acid
Carbonic acid H2CO3 is formed when CO2 is dissolved in water. Hence, carbonic acid is an inorganic or mineral acid. Ethanoic acid, formic acid and citric acid are found naturally.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
When a solution is added to a cloth strip treated with onion extract, then the smell of onion cannot be detected. State whether the given solution contains an acid or a base.\
Name the gas evolved when dilute HCl reacts with sodium hydrogencarbonate. How is it recognised?
Which chemical is injected into the skin of a person during an ant's sting?
How can the effect of these stings be neutralised?
Name a sodium compound which is a constituent of many dry soap powders.
Water is never added to acid in order to dilute it why?
What is the difference between an alkali and a base?
Acid - Define.
Write the important uses of hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acids.
Complete the following equation.
H+ + H2O → ______.
Name the acid present in grapes.
