WAEC Chemistry 2015 Objective — Question 46
Question 46 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A substance responsible for the sour taste of unripe oranges is
- A. alkene
- B. alkanol
- C. alkanoic acidCorrect
- D. alkanoate
Explanation
The sour taste of unripe oranges/fruits is due to the presence of an alkanoic acid (e.g. citric/ascorbic acid).
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