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Match the sourc in Column B with the product of
Column A. (Product) Column B (Source) A. Formic acid 1. Lemon B. Citric acid 2. Tamarind C. Tartaric acid 3. Ants
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- A B C
3 2 1
- A B C
3 1 2
- A B C
2 3 1
- A B C
2 1 3
- A B C
Correct Option: B
Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid. Its chemical formula is HCOOH or HCO2H. It is an important intermediate in chemical synthesis and occurs naturally, most notably in the venom of bee and ant stings. Citric acid is a weak organic acid. It is a natural preservative/conservative and is also used to add an acidic, or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks. Citric acid exists in greater than trace amounts in a variety of fruits and vegetables, most notably citrus fruits. Lemons and limes have particularly high concentrations of the acid; it can constitute as much as 8% of the dry weight of these fruits. Tartaric acid is a white crystalline diprotic organic acid. It occurs naturally in many plants, particularly grapes, bananas, and tamarinds, is commonly combined with baking soda to function as a an antioxidant.