Question

The compound used for curing meat and fish is
(1) Acetic acid
(2) Ethyl chloride
(3) Diethyl ether
(4) Chloroform

Answer 1

The compound used for curing meat and fish is acetic acid.  

Curing meat and fish is a process of food preservation and flavoring. A traditional process of curing that is biltong involves marinating the meat in vinegar that is acetic acid before salting and drying.  

So among all other choices , (1) acetic acid is the one that is used for curing meat and fish,