Question

Juice of tamarind turns blue litmus to red. It is because of the presence of a chemical compound called:

• A. Acetic acid
• B. Methanoic acid
• C. Oxalic acid
• D. Tartaric acid

Hint:

Acidic substances like tartaric acid turn blue litmus paper red, indicating their acidic nature.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Tamarind juice is acidic in nature, and it turns blue litmus paper red because of the presence of acids.
- The main acid in tamarind juice is tartaric acid, which is a naturally occurring organic acid found in many fruits, including tamarind.
- Tartaric acid, like other acids, has the property of turning blue litmus paper red.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) Tartaric acid.