Question

The chemical name of vitamin C is

• A. Acetic acid
• B. Ascorbic acid
• C. Oxalic acid
• D. Citric acid

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Ascorbic acid

Explanation for correct answer

(B) Ascorbic acid

1. Ascorbic acid belongs to monosaccharide family which has a chemical formula of ${\mathrm{C}}_6{\mathrm{H}}_8{\mathrm{O}}_6$.
2. Ascorbic acid is the chemical term for Vitamin C.
3. Ascorbic acid is derived from the disease Scurvey caused by the deficiency of vitamin C.
4. Hence option (B) is correct.

Explanation for incorrect answer

(A) Acetic acid

1. Acetic acid is the chemical term used for vinegar.
2. Hence option (A) is incorrect.

(C) Oxalic acid

1. Oxalic acid is present in tomato, tomato contains more than ten acids in which major one is oxalic acid.
2. Hence, option (C) is incorrect.

(D) Citric acid

1. Citric acid is present in tomato, lemons because citric acid is present where there is a sour taste.
2. Hence option (D) is incorrect.

Therefore, Ascorbic acid is general term used for vitamins, hence option (B) is correct.