Question

Which one of the given acids is used in the treatment of bone marrow and scurvy disease?
Acetic acid
Hydrochloric acid
Ascorbic acid
Nitric acid​

Answer 1

Explanation:

NITRIC ACID

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Answer 2

Ascorbic acid is used in the treatment of bone marrow and scurvy disease.

Explanation:

• The acids are broadly classified into two types namely organic acid and inorganic or mineral acid.
• These acids have pH less than 7 and has many uses in domestic, industrial and medicinal purpose.

Acetic acid:

• The common name of acetic acid is vinegar.
• This is used as stain remover, food preservative, food flavor enhancer.
• Hence, it is incorrect.

Hydrochloric acid:

• It is inorganic or mineral acid.
• It is used widely in domestic and industrial purposes.
• Hence, it is incorrect.

Ascorbic acid:

• It is mostly used to treat vitamin C deficiency.
• It is used in the treatment of bone marrow and scurvy disease.

• Hence, it is correct.

Nitric acid:

• It has been used in lab experiments and other industrial purpose.

• Hence, it is incorrect.

Final answer:

Thus, it is inferred that, in the treatment of bone marrow and scurvy disease (c) Ascorbic acid is used.