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What are the similarities between organic and inorganic acids?

Answer 1

Sebastian Alvarez

They both dissociate partially in water to give #"H"^+# and a conjugate base (the anion).

As an illustration:

Inorganic (Hydrochloric acid) #"HCl" + "H"_2"O" -> "H"_3"O"^+ + "Cl"^-#

Organic (acetic acid) #"CH"_3"COOH" + "H"_2"O" rightleftharpoons "H"_3"O"^+ + "CH_3COO"^-#

The conjugate base makes a difference.

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Answer 2

Vivian Aronson

In order to give solutions their distinctive acidic qualities—such as a sour taste, the capacity to turn litmus paper red, and the ability to react with bases to form salts and water—both organic and inorganic acids can contribute hydrogen ions (H+).

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