Which of the following pairs is/are NOT correctly matched? (Acid) (Acid found in)
1. Lactic acid — Curd
2. Tartaric acid — Grapes
3. Acetic acid — Potato
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
- AOnly 1
- B2 and 3
- COnly 3
- D1 and 2
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Correct answer: (c) Only 3
Explanation
Lactic acid in curd (from Lactobacillus fermentation) and tartaric acid in grapes are correctly matched.
Acetic acid is the acid of vinegar; potatoes contain oxalic/malic acid, not acetic acid, so pair 3 is wrongly matched.