Question

The acid used in making of vinegar is

• A. formic acid
• B. acetic acid
• C. sulfuric acid
• D. nitric acid

Answer 1

The correct option is B

acetic acid

Explanation for the correct option (B):

• Vinegar is a flavorful aqueous solution containing Acetic acid (CH₃COOH). It is actually an aqueous solution of Acetic acid in Water.
• By volume, vinegar generally comprises 5 to 8% Acetic acid.
• It is edible acid in form of Vinegar.

Explanation for incorrect options:

All other mentioned acids i.e. Formic acid $\left(\mathrm{HCOOH}\right)$, Sulphuric acid $\left({\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{SO}}_4\right)$ and Nitric acid $\left({\mathrm{HNO}}_3\right)$ are inedible acids i.e. they all cannot be consumed.

Hence, option (B) is correct. The acid used in the making of vinegar is Acetic acid.