Vinegar is greyish in colour with a particular taste. Explain.

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Solution

Vinegar commonly called Sirka is a dilute solution of acetic acid. The presence of colouring matter gives it a greyish colour while the presence of some other organic acids and organic compounds impart it the usual taste and flavour

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