Foundation
Chemistry Foundation
Source and Applications of Acids and Bases
Question

Which of the following is incorrectly matched?

Tomato _ tartaric acid

Ant sting _ methanoic acid

Curd - lactic acid

Citrus - citric acid

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Solution

This question tests knowledge of natural acids found in common substances. Tartaric acid is found in grapes, not tomatoes. Tomatoes contain oxalic acid. The other pairs are correct: ant sting has methanoic (formic) acid, curd has lactic acid, and citrus fruits have citric acid.

Final answer: Tomato _ tartaric acid is incorrectly matched.