Question: The unripe mangoes contain ________
Options:
oxalic acid
lactic acid
ascorbic acid
tartaric acid
✅ Explanation:
Acids
-Acids are substances that taste sour.Â
-It turns litmus paper red.Â
-Acids are naturally present in citrus fruits like oranges, grapes, etc.Â
-It is also present in the ant's sting which causes irritation.Â
-Some naturally occurring acids and their source are listed in the below table.
-From, the above chart, we can see that tartaric acid is present in unripped mangoes.Â
-So, the correct option is Tartaric acid.
Acids
-Acids are substances that taste sour.Â
-It turns litmus paper red.Â
-Acids are naturally present in citrus fruits like oranges, grapes, etc.Â
-It is also present in the ant's sting which causes irritation.Â
-Some naturally occurring acids and their source are listed in the below table.
-From, the above chart, we can see that tartaric acid is present in unripped mangoes.Â
-So, the correct option is Tartaric acid.
🔴Additional Information:
Bases
-Bases are the substance that is soapy in feel and bitter in the taste.
-It turns red litmus paper into blue.Â
-Baking soda, neem, clove etc are examples of bases.