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Question
Which of the following acids is a vitamin?
Options
Aspartic acid
Ascorbic acid
Adipic acid
Saccharic acid
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Solution
Ascorbic acid
Explanation:
Ascorbic acid is vitamin C. Aspartic acid is an amino acid. Adipic acid and saccharic acid are dicarboxylic acids.
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