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What are organic acids and mineral acids?
Solution
Organic acids: An organic acid is an acid that is found naturally in plants and animals. Generally, organic acids are weak acids and do not dissociate completely in water.
Mineral acids: Mineral acids are man-made and are derived from one or more inorganic compounds. They are also known as inorganic acids. They range from acids of great strength to those that are very weak.
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