Which of the following is NOT the correct match?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) – The acid present in tomato - Formic acid
Out of the choices you listed, the NOT correct match is: The acid present in tomato - Formic acid
Here's the breakdown:
- Citric acid is a major acid found in oranges.
- Tartaric acid is a prominent acid present in grapes.
- Butyric acid is indeed the acid that contributes to the unpleasant smell of rancid butter.
- Tomatoes contain several acids, but the major ones are citric acid and malic acid. Formic acid is present only in trace amounts.
Therefore, tomatoes primarily contain citric and malic acids, not formic acid.