Match the following Organic Acids with their corresponding sources:

Question

Match the following Organic Acids with their corresponding sources:

i. Oxalic acid - a. Dark chocolate

ii. Acetic acid - b. Ant sting

iii. Ascorbic acid - c. Apples

iv. Methanoic acid - d. Guava, amla

v. Malic acid - e. Vinegar

1. A. i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d, v-e
2. B. i-e, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a, v-b
3. C. i-b, ii-a, iii-e, iv-c, v-d
4. D. i-a, ii-e, iii-d, iv-b, v-c (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — i-a, ii-e, iii-d, iv-b, v-c

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is i-a, ii-e, iii-d, iv-b, v-c.

Key Points

• Oxalic acid - dark chocolate/spinach. Acetic acid - vinegar.
• Ascorbic acid (Vit C) - guava, amla.
• Methanoic (Formic) acid - ant sting. Malic acid - apples.