Which of the following is NOT the correct match?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The acid present in tomato – Formic acid
The acid present in tomatoes is Oxalic Acid.
ACID - A chemical that gives off hydrogen ions in water and forms salts by combining with certain metals. Acids have a sour taste and turn certain dyes red.
Acid and its source
| SOURCE | ACID PRESENT |
| Apple | Malic acid |
| Lemon | Citric acid |
| Grape | Tartaric acid |
| Vinegar | Acetic acid |
| Curd | Lactic acid |
| Orange | Ascorbic acid |
| Tea | Tannic acid |
| Bee,Ant | Formic acid |
| Stomach , juice | Hydrochloric acid |