Acid present in tamarind is ________.

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Solution

(a) Acid present in tamarind is tartaric acid $(C_{4} H_{6} O_{6})$ with the chemical name 2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid.
(b) It is a weak acid, which gives a stronger and sharper taste to tamarind fruits compared to other citrus fruits.
Therefore, the acid present in tamarind is tartaric acid.

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