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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

The main constituent of vinegar is ____

  1. A formic acid
  2. B oxalic acid
  3. C nitric acid
  4. D acetic acid
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(D) acetic acid

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The main constituent of vinegar is acetic acid \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}\right)\). It contains \(5-8 \%\) acetic acid by volume. Vinegar is mainly used in culinary arts.