Question

Name the acid presents in the following:
(a) tomato
(b) Vinegar
(c) tamarind

Answer 1

Hint:The acids are defined as the species which can donate their proton to other atoms. Most of the acids are harmful and cannot be consumed as they can harm the sin lining, but few acids are edible and present naturally in some substances. The acids can be identified by their sour taste.

Complete step by step answer:
An acid is considered as the substance which contains hydrogen atoms and are capable of donating their proton or hydrogen ion to other atoms.
According to the Lewis definition, the acids are defined as the molecule or ion which coordinates with the unshared electron pair. According to Lowry-Bronsted, the acids are defined as proton donors.
The pH of the acid is below 7. When the blue litmus paper comes in contact with the acidic solution it changes its colour to red which concludes the presence of acid.
The acids are identified by their sour taste but not all the acids are edible as many acids are harmful and show severe effects.
Acids are present in day to day life in our surrounding environment. They are naturally present in many edible things. The tomato is the vegetable consumed by humans as well as animals. The acid present in tomatoes is oxalic acid. The chemical formula of oxalic acid is $C_2H_2O_4$. Vinegar is used in making different dishes and consumed by humans. The acid present in vinegar is acetic acid. The chemical formula of acetic acid is $CH_3COH$. Tamarind is also consumed and has healing properties. The acid present in tamarind is tartaric acid. The chemical formula of tartaric acid is $C_4H_6O_6$.

Note:
Do not get confused in the acid present in tomatoes as it contains 10 different types of acids. Apart from oxalic acid, tomato also contains citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid.