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Vinegar contains which organic acid?

A

Vanillic acid

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B

Lactic acid

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C

Oxalic acid

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D

Acetic acid

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Solution

The correct option is D Acetic acid
Vinegar is a liquid consisting about 5-20% of organic acid that is acetic acid $(C H_{3} C O O H)$ and water. It is a mild acid. Vinegar is mainly used as cooking ingredient.

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