Oxalic acid is found in ________

  1. Vinegar
  2. Orange
  3. Spinach
  4. Ant sting

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Option 3 : Spinach
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The correct answer is Spinach.

Key Points

Concept:

  • Acids
    • Acids are substances that taste sour. 
    • It turns blue litmus paper red. 
    • Acids are naturally present in citrus fruits like oranges, grapes, etc. 
    • It is also present in the ant's sting which causes irritation. 
    • Some naturally occurring acids and their source
Substance Acid
Lemon \ Orange Citric Acid
Ant Sting Formic Acid
Vinegar Acetic Acid
Curd Lactic Acid
Grapes Tartaric acid
Amla (Vitamin C) Ascorbic Acid
Spinach Oxalic Acid

Conclusion:

Oxalic acid is found in spinach. So, the correct option is spinach.

Additional Information

  • Bases neutralizes acid. 
  • They are bitter in taste, have a soapy feel, and turn red litmus blue. 
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