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What common carboxylic acid does vinegar contain?
acetic acid
citric acid
hydrochloric acid
nitric acid

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it should be acetic acid

Answer: The correct answer is acetic acid.

Explanation:

Vinegar is an organic compound which is used in the kitchen in food items. The chemical formula for this compound is [tex]CH_3COOH[/tex]

It is the common name for a compound named as acetic acid.

For the given options:

Citric acid: The chemical formula for this acid is [tex]C_6H_8O_7[/tex]

Hydrochloric acid: The chemical formula for this acid is HCl.

Nitric acid: The chemical formula for this acid is [tex]HNO_3[/tex]

Hence, the correct answer is acetic acid.

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