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Match List I with List II: List-I (Acid): List-II (Source) (a) Ascorbic acid. (i) Apples and pears (b) Malic acid. (ii) Ant stings (c) Formic acid. (iii) Tamarind and grapes (d) Tartaric acid. (iv) All citrus fruits Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

HPPSC · 2022 · GS1
Question:
Match List I with List II: List-I (Acid): List-II (Source) (a) Ascorbic acid. (i) Apples and pears (b) Malic acid. (ii) Ant stings (c) Formic acid. (iii) Tamarind and grapes (d) Tartaric acid. (iv) All citrus fruits Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options

(1) (a-ii) (b-iii) (c-iv) (d-i)
(2) (a-iv) (b-ii) (c-ii) (d-i)
(3) (a-iv) (b-i) (c-ii) (d-iii)
(4) (a-iv) (b-ii) (c-iv) (d-ii)
Answer: (3) (a-iv) (b-i) (c-ii) (d-iii)

Explanation:
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) is found in all citrus fruits — oranges, lemons, limes (iv). Malic acid is the predominant acid in apples and pears, giving them their tart flavour (i). Formic acid is present in ant stings (the name comes from Latin "formica" meaning ant) and also in nettle stings (ii). Tartaric acid is found in tamarind and grapes/wine (iii) — it is used in cooking and winemaking. Hence correct match: (a-iv), (b-i), (c-ii), (d-iii).

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