Q1. [1] § Introduction § 2.2 WHAT DO ALL ACIDS AND ALL BASES HAVE IN COMMON?
Acid present in tomato is :
- (a) Methanoic acid
- (b) Acetic acid
- (c) Lactic acid
- (d) Oxalic acid
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2023 31/4/1 Q4
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Model Answer
(d) Oxalic acid
Explanation
Table 2.3 ("Some naturally occurring acids") in Chapter 2 directly lists Tomato → Oxalic acid. Students must memorise this table as MCQs frequently test it. Note: Acetic acid is from vinegar, Lactic acid from curd, and Methanoic acid from ant/nettle sting.
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