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identify the acid or base present in 10 different fruit and vegetables, give it chemical name and formula​

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Answered by thanmaya56
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Answer:

There are many different types of acids that

are present in various fruits and vegetables. A few examples of them are:

1. Citric acid - present in citrus fruits like

lemons, lime, oranges etc. Also, in tomatoes,

pomegranate, grape, berries,

and pineapples.

2. Malic acid - High levels present in apples. Also in banana, pomegranate, grapes, berries,

tomatoes, and broccoli.

3. Oxalic acid – in green leafy vegetables and

beets.

4. Ascorbic acid - Also known as Vitamin C.

present in citrus fruits, berries, green leafy vegetables, green peppers, and tomatoes.

5. Tartaric acid - Grapes, tamarind, apples, apricots, and bananas.

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Answered by kk7773
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Explanation:

There are different acid are present in different fruits but these may contain the traces of other acid also. Malic acid is present in apple in good quantity Citric fruits are known for high proportion of ascorbic acid which is also a essential vitamin . Tartaric acid is present in tamarind Oxalic acid is present in green leafy vegetable These acids also impart their specific flavor to fruits like sour taste of lemons are due to the present of citric acid.

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