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1.what is the % of solutions of acetic acid in water can be used as vinegar used in pickles?

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The acetic acid concentration typically ranges from 4% to 8% by volume for table vinegar and up to 18% for pickling vinegar.

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Vinegar is an acid with its key ingredient, acetic acid. It is widely used for food preservation and cooking. The acetic concentration for table vinegar is typically

5 %

whereas higher concentration upto

18 %

is used as preservative. The word "vinegar" is derived from vin aigre, meaning "sour wine".

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of the above sample should be diluted to prepare

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acetic acid solution. (density

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