Give the important properties and uses of citric acid.
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Citric acid is found as odorless and colorless crystals with an acidic taste. The solid has densityof 1.66 g/mL, melting point of 153 °C and boiling point of 175 °C. It is highly soluble in water to give an acidic, sour tasting solution. Chemical properties: Citric acid is a weak organic acid.
Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits. It is a naturalpreservative and is also used to add an acidic (sour) taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, it is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle and therefore occurs in the metabolism of almost all living things
Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits. It is a naturalpreservative and is also used to add an acidic (sour) taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, it is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle and therefore occurs in the metabolism of almost all living things
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