Chemistry PYQ 100 of 291 · Acids, Bases & Salts

Lemon is citrus due to

  1. AHydrochloric acid
  2. BAcetic acid
  3. CTartaric acid
  4. DCitric acid

39th BPSC Prelims 1994

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Correct answer: (d) Citric acid

Explanation

Lemons and other citrus fruits taste sour because of citric acid (about 5–6% of lemon juice). Lemons are also rich in vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

Tartaric acid is found in tamarind and grapes, and acetic acid in vinegar.

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