Question:

Match the following
List – I (Source)             List – II (Carboxylic Acid)
 

SourceCarboxylic Acid
A. VinegarI. HCOOH
B. ButterII. CH3CH2COOH
C. AntsIII. CH3COOH
 IV. CH3CH2CH2COOH

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Remember: acetic acid from vinegar, butyric acid from butter, and formic acid from ants.
Updated On: May 12, 2025
  • A – III, B – IV, C – II
  • A – III, B – IV, C – I
  • A – IV, B – II, C – II
  • A – IV, B – III, C – II
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

- Vinegar contains acetic acid → CH$_3$COOH → III
- Butter contains butyric acid → CH$_3$CH$_2$CH$_2$COOH → IV
- Ants produce formic acid → HCOOH → I
Hence, A – III, B – IV, C – I
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