Which one of the following is a natural source of Acetic acid?

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RRB NTPC Exam 20 Jan 2021 click here to view all questions

Which one of the following is a natural source of Acetic acid?

AOrange

BLemon

CVinegar

DTamarind

Akhilesh ? Apr 7 '25 at 21:33

correct answer is: option c (Vinegar)
Explanation: Acetic acid is the main component of vinegar, typically present in a concentration of 5-8%. Vinegar is produced through the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria.

• Option a: Orange contains citric acid, not acetic acid.
• Option b: Lemon also contains primarily citric acid.
• Option d: Tamarind contains primarily tartaric acid.

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correct answer is: option c (Vinegar) Explanation: Acetic acid is the main component of vinegar, typically present in a concentration of 5-8%. Vinegar is produced through the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria. Option a: Orange contains citric acid, not acetic acid. Option b: Lemon also contains primarily citric acid. Option d: Tamarind contains primarily tartaric acid. Akhilesh ? answered Apr 7 '25 at 21:33

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