Question

Name the acid presents in the following: i) Tomato ii) vinegar iii)Tamarind

Answer 1

Acids present in 

 1) Tomato- It contains 10 different types of acids but the acids present in the larger quantities are citric acid and malic acid 

        2) Vinegar- Acetic acid, the acid is obtained by the reaction of methyl alcohol with carbon dioxide using cobalt as a catalyst

                 3) Tamarind- rich in Vitamin C, it contains tartaric acid and citric acid

Answer 2

A) Tomato - Oxalic, Citric and Malic acids are present in major quantities.
B) Vinegar - Acetic acid
C) Curd - Lactic acid
D) Lemon - Citric acid