Question

name 10 organic acids.explain briefly about thems.where these acids are found?

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Answer 1

formic acid
butanoic acid
oxalic acid
tartaric acid
malic acid
citric acid
acetic acid
lactic acid
benzoic acid
carbonic acid


these are formed from oraganic substance.... with r obtained from naturally

Answer 2

hey mate here is the answer !!

Organic acids are those which obtain mainly from living organism such as plants. Carbon must be contained in organic acid.

now the ten organic acids are :-

Acetic acid :

Source : obtained from vinegar

Formula : CH3COOH

# Citric acid :

Source : Citrus fruits  such as lemon, lime, orange etc.

Formula : C6H8O7

Butyric Acid :

Source : Rancid butter and milk

Formula : CH3CH2CH2-COOH

Hydrochloric Acid :

Source : Gastric juice

Formula : HCl

Formic Acid :

Source : sting of bees and ant.

Formula : HCO2H

# Lactic Acid :

Source : Sour milk

Formula : C2H4OHCOOH

Maleic Acid :

Source : Apples and Graps

Formula: HO2CCH2CHOHCO2H

# Oleic Acid :

Source : Olive Oil

Formula : C18H34O2

Oxalic Acid :

Source : Tomatoes, Rhubarb, spinach

Formula : H2C2O4

# Stearic Acid :

Source : Fats

Formula : CH3(CH2)16COOH

hope that helps !!

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