Which one of the following is not an organic acid?

Answer as guest — Start Free Practice Test to earn Practice PointsHow to earn pointsAsk a question+3Answer a question+1Someone answers yours+1Your Q gets upvoted+1Pioneer bonus (first 5)+5, ask questions & climb the leaderboard!

A Acetic acid
B Formic acid
C Citric acid
D Carbonic acid

Show answer and explanation

Answer: D. Carbonic acid

Acetic, formic and citric acids are carbon compounds made by living things (vinegar, ant stings, lemons), so they are organic acids. Carbonic acid (H2CO3) forms when carbon dioxide dissolves in water and is classed as an inorganic acid.

Answering after opening this box earns no Practice Points.

14 answered 71% got it right

Rules for asking and answering

Which one of the following is not an organic acid?

More questions like this