The acid present in vinegar is:

formic acid

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acetic acid

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citric acid

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malic acid

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The correct option is B acetic acid
Vinegar is a liquid consisting mainly of acetic acid ( $C H_{3} C O O H$ ) and water. The acetic acid is produced by the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria. Vinegar is now mainly used as a cooking ingredient.

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