Question

What are organic acids. Name some important organic acids and their source?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Organic acids are those which obtain mainly from living organisms such as plants. Carbon must be contained in organic acid. Exception : Carbonic Acid (H2CO3)is not an organic acid though it contains Carbon atom in its molecule

Organic acids are used for a variety of purposes, from leather tanning to food additives. Examples of organic acids include tartaric acid and formic acid.

Answer 2

Answer:

Important Organic Acids

Name. Chiefly found in Formula

Formic acid (Methanoic acid) Ant venom HCO2H

Citric acid Citrus fruits like lemon, lime, orange C6H8O7

Oxalic acid Rhubarb, spinach H2C2O4

Butyric acid Milk, butter CH3CH2CH2-C