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Which carboxylic acid is known for its use in the food industry as a preservativ
Which carboxylic acid is known for its use in the food industry as a preservative? (2023)
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Which carboxylic acid is known for its use in the food industry as a preservative? (2023)
Citric acid
Acetic acid
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Acetic acid is widely used in the food industry as a preservative and flavoring agent.
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Q: Which carboxylic acid is known for its use in the food industry as a preservative? (2023)
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Acetic acid is widely used in the food industry as a preservative and flavoring agent.
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Step 1: Understand what a carboxylic acid is. It is a type of organic compound that contains a carboxyl group (-COOH).
Step 2: Learn about the uses of carboxylic acids in the food industry.
Step 3: Identify which carboxylic acid is commonly used as a preservative.
Step 4: Recognize that acetic acid is a carboxylic acid.
Step 5: Confirm that acetic acid is used in food for preservation and flavoring.
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