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What are the differences between mineral acids and organic acids?
Posted January 4, 2024
Answer
Basis of differentiation | Mineral acids | Organic acids |
Definition | Mineral acids are inorganic compounds possessing acidic characteristics | Organic acids are organic compounds possessing acidic characteristics |
Corrosive nature | Are extremely corrosive | Are less or non-corrosive |
Acidity | Are typically strong acids | Are typically weak acids |
Solubility in water | Are well-soluble | Are poorly soluble |
Source | Originate from mineral sources | Originate from biological sources |
Carbon content | Do not typically have carbon and hydrogen | Contain carbon and hydrogen |
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