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The acid used in the making of vinegar is:

A

formic acid

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B

acetic acid

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C

sulphuric acid

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D

nitric acid

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Solution

The correct option is B acetic acid
Vinegar is an acidic liquid consisting of acetic acid $(C H_{3} C O O H)$ and water.
Option B is correct.

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