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  • Ketchup stored in a tin can may lead to chemical contamination.


  • Options
  • A. TRUE
  • B. FALSE

  • Correct Answer
  • TRUE 

    Explanation

    The given statement is True.


    Ketchup is acidic, having a pH of 3.9. The acidic component, acetic acid, will react with the metal tin. This reaction will result in a metal acetate that will contaminate the ketchup.


     


    Hence, The acetic acid in the ketchup will react with the metal tin, forming a metal acetate that will pass into the ketchup which leads to its contamination.

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