Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Acid | ||
| (A) | Vinegar | (I) | Citric Acid |
| (B) | Orange | (II) | Tartaric Acid |
| (C) | Tamarind | (III) | Oxalic Acid |
| (D) | Tomato | (IV) | Acetic Acid |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
Many foods taste sour because they contain natural (organic) acids. Each item in List-I is matched with the acid it is known for.
(A) Vinegar — this matches (IV) Acetic Acid. Vinegar is a dilute solution of acetic acid (ethanoic acid), about 5-8 per cent in water.
(B) Orange — this matches (I) Citric Acid. Oranges, lemons and other citrus fruits owe their sour taste to citric acid.
(C) Tamarind — this matches (II) Tartaric Acid. Tamarind is one of the richest natural sources of tartaric acid, which is also found in grapes.
(D) Tomato — this matches (III) Oxalic Acid. Tomato is the standard example of a food containing oxalic acid, which is also found in spinach.