Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (Acid) | (Found in) | ||
| (A) | Citric acid | (I) | Grapes |
| (B) | Malic acid | (II) | Tomato |
| (C) | Tartaric acid | (III) | Lemons or oranges |
| (D) | Oxalic acid | (IV) | Apples |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Each acid is the natural acid that gives a fruit or vegetable its sour taste.
(A) Citric acid — this matches (III) Lemons or oranges. All citrus fruits owe their sourness to citric acid, which is how the acid got its name.
(B) Malic acid — this matches (IV) Apples. Its name comes from malum, the Latin word for apple.
(C) Tartaric acid — this matches (I) Grapes. It is the main acid of grapes and tamarind, and is used in baking powder.
(D) Oxalic acid — this matches (II) Tomato. It is found in tomatoes and leafy vegetables such as spinach.