Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7ScienceAcids, Bases and Salts1 Mark
MCQ
Acid present in soured curd is:
✓
Lactic acid
B
Acetic acid
C
Tartaric acid
D
Oxalic add
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Answer
Correct option: A.
Lactic acid
Lactic Acid or milk acid is an organic acid with chemical formula $\ce{C_3H_6O_3}.$ When milk sugar or lactose undergoes fermentation, the product obtained is lactic acid. It is found in cottage cheese, leban, sour milk, yogurt, and Koumiss.
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