Question

Why pickles and sour substances are not stored in brass copper vessels

Answer 1

pickles are not stored in brass or copper vessels as pickles contain acids that react with brass and copper vessels to liberate hydrogen gas and form soluble salts.this is dangerous to animal life when taken internally.



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Answer 2

Acid + Metal gives rise to Salt + Water.
Pickles and sour substances are weak organic acids. These acids react with brass and copper and form respective salts and hydrogen.