Question

Identify the substance that is wrongly matched with its constituent.

• A. Curd - Lactic acid
• B. Vinegar - Acetic acid
• C. Baking soda - Citric acid
• D. Tamarind - Tartaric acid

Answer 1

The correct option is C Baking soda - Citric acid

The table below shows different substances along with their constituent.
$$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Substance}& \text{Constituent}\\ \text{Tamarind}& \text{Tartaric acid}\\ \text{Curd}& \text{Lactic acid}\\ \text{Vinegar}& \text{Acetic acid}\\ \text{Baking soda}& \text{Sodium bicarbonate}\end{array}$$ From the table above, it is clear that baking soda is wrongly matched to its constituent.