name the acid present in lemon juice with explanation
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Citric acid (2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricar-boxylic acid) is a weak tricarboxylic acid that is naturally concentrated in citrus fruits. ... Among fruits, citric acid is most concentrated in lemons and limes,1 comprising as much as 8% of the dry fruit weight.
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The main organic acids contained in the flesh of lemons are citric acid and malic acid. The sourness of citrus fruit is the taste of citric acid
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