Differentiate between hydracids and oxy-acids. Give examples. - Vidyadip

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Differentiate between hydracids and oxy-acids. Give examples.

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Hydracids : Mineral acids containing hydrogen and one non-metallic element, other than oxygen are called hydracids. For example HCl, HBr, H₂S, etc.
Oxy-acids : Mineral acids containing hydrogen, one non-metallic element and oxygen are called oxyacids. For example H₂SO₄, HNO₃, H₂SO₃, H₂CO₃ etc.

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