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Vinegar is widely used in household cooking, food preservation, and pickling to prevent food spoilage. Which organic acid is the primary active component present in household vinegar?

  1. Acetic acidCevap
  2. B
    Citric acid
  3. C
    Formic acid
  4. D
    Tartaric acid

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Acetic acid is the primary constituent of household vinegar.
Acetic acid (CH3COOHCH_3COOH), also known systematically as ethanoic acid, is produced via bacterial fermentation of ethanol and forms the essential acidic ingredient (usually 4–8% by volume) in commercial and household vinegar.

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1
Identify the chemical composition of household vinegar.
Household vinegar is a dilute aqueous solution consisting mainly of acetic acid (CH3COOHCH_3COOH) in water.
Fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria yields acetic acid, which provides vinegar with its characteristic sour taste and preservative qualities.

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Chemical compounds in everyday household use
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