Vitamin B2, a water soluble vitamin is also known as:
A
ascorbic acid
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B
riboflavin
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C
thiamine
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D
pyridoxine
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Solution
The correct option is A riboflavin
Vitamin B2 is the only water-soluble vitamin which is used as a food coloring known as riboflavin. It is named for its color — the Latin word flavus means “yellow.”