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
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Hint:

Tartaric acid is commonly found in tamarind and gives the juice its characteristic sour taste.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Identifying the chemical compound. Tamarind juice is acidic due to the presence of tartaric acid, which is a weak acid. 
Step 2: Conclusion. Therefore, the correct answer is tartaric acid.