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General Knowledge · Q998

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 998

Q998

'Vinegar' is a commercial name of

A.
Oxalic acid
B.
Hydrochloric acid
C.
Acetic acid
Answer
D.
Citric acid

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Vinegar is a liquid substance consisting mainly of acetic acid (CH3CO2H) and water, the acetic acid being produced through the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria. It is today mainly used in the kitchen as a general cooking ingredient.