Question

The weak acid present in milk is lactic acid.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

$p{K}_A$ of lactic acid is around $3.86$ that denotes weak acidic nature. Its chemical structure is [Ref. image]

Milk has lactose and this lactose combine with certain bacteria that convert it into lactic acid.

Therefore we can say that lactic acid is found in milk.