Question

Sour taste of lemon is due to the presence of which of the following ?
A) Citric acid B) Acetic acid C) Oxalic acid D) Formic acid

Answer 1

Answer:

Citric Acid

Explanation:

Sour taste of lemon is due to the presence citric acid .

Answer 2

⏺ The sour taste of lemon is due to:

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We know that, Acids are sour in taste, hence it clearly mentions that lemon contains acid. But, here all options given are names of acids only. So, Next! We know that, Lemons are citrus fruits hence they contain Citric acid.

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❇ Some more about Citric acid:

Citric acid are mild and weak acid, those which partially ionise when dissolved in water. The pH of citric acid is between 3-6. The Cirtric acids are found in organic substances like in fruits and vegetables. Among them, it is mostly found in Citrus fruits like lemon, orange etc.

❇ Uses:

✒The citric is used as food preservative. It act as an antioxidant. They can keep food materials edible for longer time. Like adding little citric acid to apples or bananas will prevent them for turning brown.

✒It is also used as insecticides or disinfectants to kill microbes like bacteria and viruses. They help in killing bacteria during injuries and wounds. There are many more uses, but these are the most prominent ones.

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