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You must have been seen tarnished copper vessels being cleaned with lemon or tamarind juice. Explain why those sour substances are effective in cleaning the vessel.

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In tarnished copper vessel, there is layer formed due to corrosion which is basic in nature. Lemon or tamarind juice which are acidic in nature cleans the vessels thoroughly.
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