Multiple choice

Which of the following acids is a vitamin?

  1. Aspartic acid

  2. Acetic acid

  3. Saccharic acid

  4. Ascorbic acid

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound with anti-oxidant properties. It is a white solid, but impure samples can appear yellowish. It dissolves well in water to give mildly acidic solutions. Ascorbic acid is one form (vitamer) of Vitamin C.