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Name the natural source of each of the following acid (i) Citric acid. (ii)Oxalic acid. (iii)Lactic acid. (iv)Tartaric acid.

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To solve the question regarding the natural sources of the specified acids, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Acid**: The first acid mentioned is **citric acid**. - **Natural Source**: The primary natural sources of citric acid are **lemons** and **oranges**. 2. **Identify the Second Acid**: The next acid is **oxalic acid**. - **Natural Source**: Major natural sources of oxalic acid include **tomatoes** and **guava**. 3. **Identify the Third Acid**: The third acid is **lactic acid**. - **Natural Source**: The main natural source of lactic acid is **sour milk**, which is commonly found in **curd**. 4. **Identify the Fourth Acid**: The last acid mentioned is **tartaric acid**. - **Natural Source**: A significant natural source of tartaric acid is **tamarind**. ### Final Answer: - (i) **Citric acid**: Lemon, Orange - (ii) **Oxalic acid**: Tomato, Guava - (iii) **Lactic acid**: Sour milk (Curd) - (iv) **Tartaric acid**: Tamarind
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