It is produced through the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria. The acetic acid gives vinegar its characteristic sour taste and pungent smell.
Vinegar is a dilute solution of
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2023 · Topic: Organic Acid (Specific Monocarboxylic Acids: Formic Acid, Acetic Acid, Butyric Acid (Preparation, Properties, Uses))
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