Question
Science Question on Acids, Bases And Salts
Juice of tamarind turns blue litmus to red. It is because of the presence of an acid called:
A
methanoic acid
B
acetic acid
C
tartaric acid
D
oxalic acid
Answer
tartaric acid
Explanation
Solution
Tamarind contains tartaric acid, a weak organic acid, which turns blue litmus red. This indicates the acidic nature of tamarind juice.