Chemistry PYQ 45 of 152 · Acids, Bases & Salts

Sour taste of vinegar is due to

  1. ATartaric acid
  2. BLactic acid
  3. CCitric acid
  4. DNone of these

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Correct answer: (d) None of these

Explanation

The sour taste of vinegar is due to acetic acid (CH₃COOH), which is not among the listed options.

Tartaric acid occurs in tamarind and grapes; lactic acid in curd/sour milk; citric acid in lemons and oranges.

Since none of the given acids causes vinegar's taste, the answer is None of these.

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