- Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong inorganic acid (mineral acid). - Nitric acid (HNO₃) is a strong inorganic acid (mineral acid). - Acetic acid (CH₃COOH) is a carboxylic acid and a weak organic acid. It is the main component of vinegar. - Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) is a strong inorganic acid (mineral acid).
Which one of the following is an organic acid ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2019 · Topic: Organic Acid (Definition, Classification, and Nomenclature of Organic Acids)
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