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Vinegar contains


A

100% acetic acid

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10% acetic acid dissolved in water

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C

6%-10% acetic acid dissolved in water

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D

15%-20% acetic acid dissolved in water

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Solution

The correct option is C

6%-10% acetic acid dissolved in water


The explanation for the correct option

(C) 6%-10% acetic acid dissolved in water

Acetic acid

  • Acetic acid is also known as ethanoic acid.
  • It is a liquid having a chemical formula CH3COOH.
  • Vinegar gets its unique smell from acetic acid, a byproduct of fermentation.

Vinegar

  • Vinegar is an aqueous solution of 6%-10% acetic acid CH3COOH dissolved in water
  • Acetic acid, the primary ingredient in vinegar, imparts a sour flavour and strong fragrance.
  • Vinegar is a colourless solution of acetic acid in water produced by the fermentation of distilled alcohol.
  • Vinegar has a pH of around 2.4.

The explanation for incorrect options

  • Vinegar contains 6%-10% acetic acid dissolved in water
  • Hence, all other options (A), (B) and (D) are incorrect.

Therefore, the correct option is (C) 6%-10% acetic acid dissolved in water.


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