Question

30. The main constituent of vinegar is
Citric acid
Acetic acid
Ascorbic acid
Tartaric acid

Answer 1

The main constituent of vinegar is Acetic acid. The concentration of acetic acid determines the overall strength of vinegar.

Vinegar includes six percentages of acetic acid and the grain strength of sixty, so it is known as 60-grain.

The distillation process is used for concentrating the vinegar to the desired strength.

Answer 2

Answer:

Acetic acid

• Acetic acidAcetic acid - Acetic acid, systematically named ethanoic acid, is a colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH. When undiluted, it is sometimes called glacial acetic acid. Vinegar is no less than 4% acetic acid by volume, making acetic acid the main component of vinegar apart from water