56. Sour taste of lemon is due to the presence of which of the following ? A.Citric acid B.Acetic acid C.Oxalic acid D.Formic acid
Answer: Option A Solution: Lemon juice is about 5% citric acid, which gives lemons a sour taste and a pH of 2 to 3. Citric acid is found in many fruits but lemon contains large quantity of citric acid. The distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods such as lemonade and lemon meringue pie.
