MHT CET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Lemon gives sour taste because of
- A citric acid
- B tartaric acid
- C oxalic acid
- D acetic acid
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Correct Answer
(A) citric acid
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Detailed explanation
Citric acid is found in lemon. Therefore, lemon gives sour taste.
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