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Hot peppers get their heat from

  1. Acetic acid

  2. Capsaicin

  3. Lycopene

  4. Sulfuric Acid
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Capsaicin is the chemical compound responsible for the burning sensation in hot peppers. Acetic acid is found in vinegar, while lycopene is a red pigment in tomatoes. Sulfuric acid is a strong mineral acid unrelated to pepper heat.

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