Correct option is B
The correct answer is: (b) Vinegar
Explanation:
Acetic acid (chemical formula: CH₃COOH) is the main component of vinegar, apart from water. It gives vinegar its sour taste and strong smell. Typically, vinegar contains 4–8% acetic acid by volume, which makes it mildly acidic and useful in cooking and food preservation.
Acetic acid (chemical formula: CH₃COOH) is the main component of vinegar, apart from water. It gives vinegar its sour taste and strong smell. Typically, vinegar contains 4–8% acetic acid by volume, which makes it mildly acidic and useful in cooking and food preservation.
Acetic acid is also produced through the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria.
Information Booster:
- Acetic acid is an organic acid and a weak acid.
Commonly used in cooking, pickling, and cleaning.
The pH of vinegar is typically around 2.5 to 3.5, making it mildly acidic.
It is used in laboratories as well as in industries for producing acetates, synthetic fibers, and plastics.
It occurs naturally in fruits, vegetables, and during fermentation processes.
Additional Knowledge:
Milk – Contains lactic acid, which forms when milk spoils or ferments.
Sugar – A source of energy and carbohydrate.
Baking soda – A basic compound (sodium bicarbonate), used in baking and as an antacid.
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