AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2005

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    Vinegar is

    A)  HCHO                                  

    B)  HCOOH

    C)  \[C{{H}_{3}}CHO\]                         

    D)  \[C{{H}_{3}}COOH\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                     Vinegar is dilute solution of acetic acid (7 to 8%). It is obtained by the fermentation of ethyl alcohol in the presence of enzyme acetobacter in the presence of air. \[C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}OH+{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow{Acetobacter}\] \[C{{H}_{3}}COOH+{{H}_{2}}O\] It is used in cooking.


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