Question

Vinegar is a solution of
1. 50%-60% acetic acid in alcohol
2. 5%-8% acetic acid in alcohol
3. 5%-8% acetic acid in water
4. 50%-60% acetic acid in water

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 5%-8% acetic acid in water

Vinegar is an aqueous solution of acetic acid and trace compounds that may include flavorings.

• Vinegar typically contains 5–8% acetic acid by volume.
• Vinegar is the dilute aqueous solution of acetic acid.
• 5 to 8 ml pure acetic acid dissolved in 95 to 92 ml of water form vinegar.
• Usually, the acetic acid is produced by a double fermentation; converting simple sugars to ethanol using yeast and ethanol to acetic acid by acetic acid bacteria.
• As the most easily manufactured mild acid, it has a wide variety of industrial and domestic uses, including use as a household cleaner.

Aqueous solution: Solution in water.