Question

Which one is a mineral acidImmersive Reader (1 Point) (a) Oxalic Acid (b) Hydrochloric Acid (c) Lactic Acid (d) Citric Acid

Answer 1

Answer :-

The correct answer is (b) Hydrochloric Acid

Explanation :-

Mineral acids give the ions in an aqueous solution. Mostly all of the mineral acids form hydrogen ions and conjugate base when dissolved in water.

HCl gives hydrogen and chloride ions

$HCl⟶ {H}^{ + } + {Cl}^{ - }$

The main example of mineral acid is hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and sulphuric acid which are manufactured for commercial use.