Question

Name the organic acid that is present in vinegar.

Answer 1

Acetic acid:

• The organic acid that is present in vinegar is acetic acid.
• Acetic acid or ethanoic acid is well known as Vinegar and is used in the kitchen and also as a laboratory reagent.
• It is an ingredient in sauces, such as hot sauce, mustard, ketchup, and mayonnaise.
• It is also used as a food preserving agent in various processed foods.
• Acetic acid is obtained from the bacteria Acetobacter aceti.
• Commercially acetic acid is obtained by this bacteria by culturing it in large quantities.