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Which common household acid is found in vinegar and gives it its sour taste and smell?

  • A Sulfuric acid
  • B Acetic acid
  • C Hydrochloric acid
  • D Citric acid
Correct Answer: Option B — Acetic acid
Explanation: Acetic acid also known as ethanoic acid is the organic acid present in vinegar typically at a concentration of 4 to 8 percent giving it its characteristic sour taste.
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