Tartaric acid is the organic acid present in which of the following?

Gastric juice

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Tamarind

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Curd

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Rancid butter

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Solution

The correct option is B Tamarind
Acids obtained from food like curd, lemons, grapes, raw mango, citrus fruits and gooseberry are called organic acids. Tartaric acid is the organice acid present in tamarind, grapes, apples etc. Gastric juice contains HCl. Curd contains lactic acid whereas rancid butter contains butyric acid.

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