2023 · Q43
Which one of the following statements regarding acids is not correct?
General KnowledgeChemistry
- AHydrochloric acid is present in the gastric juice secreted by the stomach.
- BAcetic acid is the main constituent of vinegar.
- COxalic acid is found in tamarind paste.
- DLemon and orange juices contain citric acid and ascorbic acid respectively.
Explanation
Statement C is not correct: tamarind contains tartaric acid, while oxalic acid occurs in spinach, rhubarb and wood sorrel. A is true (hydrochloric acid in gastric juice), B is true (acetic acid is the main constituent of vinegar), and D is true (citric acid in lemon juice, ascorbic acid in orange juice).