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Question
Which of the following is not a mineral acid?
Options
Hydrochloric acid
Citric acid
Sulphuric acid
Nitric acid
Solution
Citric acid
Explanation -
Citric acid is an organic acid present in citrus fruits. It is not a mineral acid.
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