Question

Which property is mostly related to the acids?

• A. Bitter taste
• B. Sour taste
• C. Pleasant smell
• D. Soapy touch

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Sour taste

Explanation for the correct option:-

(B) Sour taste

1. The word acid is derived from the Latin word ‘acidus’ which means sour taste.

2. Citrus fruits are acidic in nature and have a sour taste.

Explanation for the incorrect options:-

(A) Bitter taste

Bases are bitter in taste.

(C) Pleasant smell

All the acids do not have pleasant smell.

(D) Soapy touch

Bases have soapy touch.

Hence option (B) is correct.