Name the acid present in the following:
(a) Tomato
(b) Vinegar
(c) Tamarind
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(a) Citric acid
(b) acetic acid
(c) tartaric acid
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Citric & malic acid
Acetic acid
Tartaric acid
Explanation:
(a) Tomato contains more than 10 different types of acids, but two account for a large percentage of the total: citric acid and malic acid.
(b) Vinegar is an aqueous solution of acetic acid and trace chemicals that may include flavorings. Vinegar typically contains 5-20% acetic acid by volume.
(c) The acidic nature of Tamarind is due to its tartaric acid content. Tartaric acid, an antioxidant, is the reason why tamarind is sour.
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