Match List-I with List-II
List-I List-II Item Acid (A) Vinegar (I) Citric Acid (B) Orange (II) Tartaric Acid (C) Tamarind (III) Oxalic Acid (D) Tomato (IV) Acetic Acid
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match List-I with List-II
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| Item | Acid |
| (A) Vinegar | (I) Citric Acid |
| (B) Orange | (II) Tartaric Acid |
| (C) Tamarind | (III) Oxalic Acid |
| (D) Tomato | (IV) Acetic Acid |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
Option 1 -> Vinegar contains Acetic Acid, Orange contains Citric Acid, Tamarind contains Tartaric Acid, and Tomato contains Oxalic Acid - this is the scientifically accurate matching.
Option 2 -> Incorrectly matches Tamarind with Oxalic Acid and Tomato with Tartaric Acid.
Option 3 -> Incorrectly matches Vinegar with Citric Acid, Orange with Oxalic Acid, and Tomato with Acetic Acid.
Option 4 -> Incorrectly matches Vinegar with Oxalic Acid and Tomato with Acetic Acid.
Hence, Option 1: (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) -> Vinegar is produced through fermentation and primarily contains acetic acid; citrus fruits like oranges are rich in citric acid; tamarind contains tartaric acid which gives it its characteristic sour taste; and tomatoes contain oxalic acid along with other organic acids -> correct
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