Tartaric acid is used industrially to

  • A make baking powder
  • B make fruit juice
  • C remove rust
  • D dry substance
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The correct answer is A. make baking powder

A is the correct answer. Tartaric acid is found in cream of tartar, which is used in cooking candies and frostings for cakes. Tartaric acid is also found in baking powder, where it serves as the source of acid that reacts with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

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