Question

Acetic acid is found in
A. spinach
B. vinegar
C. Amla
D. Tamarind

Answer 1

Acetic acid( ${\text{C}}{{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}}{\text{COOH}}$) is common name for ethanoic acid. When undiluted, it is sometimes called glacial acetic acid. It has a distinct sour taste and pungent smell.

Complete step by step answer:
Acetic acid is classified as a weak acid since it only partially dissociates in solution, but concentrated acetic acid is corrosive and can attack the skin.
It is the second simplest carboxylic acid, the first acid being formic acid.
${\text{C}}{{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}}{\text{COOH}}$ as its formula suggests consists of methyl group attached to carboxyl group. It is found in Vinegar.

**Hence, option “B” is correct.

Additional Information**
1. Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that originated in Persia.it consists of proteins, carbohydrates, sugar, fiber and little fat. It provides protein, iron, vitamins, and minerals
2. Amla has eight times more vitamin C than an orange, twice the antioxidant power of acai berry, and around 17 times that of a pomegranate. It maintains skin , hair , builds immunity and relieves pain.
3. Tamarind In beverage form, it was commonly used to treat diarrhea, constipation, fever and peptic ulcers. The bark and leaves were also used to promote wound healing. The polyphenols in tamarind have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Note:
Acetic acid is a colourless liquid organic compound. It is a carboxylic acid. acetic acid is produced by acetobacter and clostridium acetobutylicum.it serves as antibacterial agent.