Organic Acids and Sources
Organic acids and their sources are very important for your upcoming competitive examinations for government jobs such as UPSC, IAS, CGL, SSC, CHSL, MTS, Railway, Banking, etc.
What is acid?
Acids are the compounds that contain one or more hydrogen (H) atom and produce hydronium ions (H3O+) as an only positive ion in the solutions of water. The PH value of acids is less than 7 and turn blue litmus to red.
What is organic acid?
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.
List of Organic Acids with their Sources and Formula
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# Acetic acid :
Source : 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 Grapes
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
# Tarteric Acid :
Source : Grapes, tamarinds, pineapples
Formula : C4H6O6
# Uric Acid :
Source : Urin
Formula : C5H4N4O3
I hope this post of an organic acid with their source will help you.
*Note : Hydrochloric acid is an Inorganic acid
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