Choose the incorrect statement regarding the uses of organic acids.

Acetic acid is used as a food preservative and flavouring agent.

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Tartaric acid is an important constituent of baking powder.

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Ascorbic acid is used as an ink stain remover.

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Benzoic acid is used as a food preservative.

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Solution

The correct option is C Ascorbic acid is used as an ink stain remover.

Ascorbic acid is used in the treatment of Scurvy. Oxalic acid is used as an ink stain remover.

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