Vinegar is primarily an aqueous solution of acetic acid. Typically, it contains 5-20% acetic acid by volume. Acetic acid is responsible for vinegar's characteristic sour taste and pungent smell.
The main constituent of Vinegar is:
Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2015 · Topic: Organic Acid (Specific Monocarboxylic Acids: Formic Acid, Acetic Acid, Butyric Acid (Preparation, Properties, Uses))
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