Question

Name one natural source of each of the following acids :
(a) Citric acid
(b) Oxalic acid
(c) Lactic acid
(d) Tartaric acid

Lakhmir Singh Chemistry Class 10

Answer 1

Citric acid- Lemon
Oxalic acid- Spinach
Tartaric acid- Grapes
Lactic acid- Curd

Answer 2

Explanation:

Organic acids are those acids which are naturally occurs.they largely composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

The following natural sources of these organic acids are:

a) The natural source of citric acid are lemons , oranges etc.

b) The natural source of oxalic acid cabbage , broccoli etc.

c) The natural source of lactic acid are yogurt, cottage cheese etc.

d) The natural source of tartaric acid are grapes , tamarinds etc.