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Citric acid (if pure and in the anhydrous form) is a single molecule with the formula C6H8O7.

So - NO - citric acid is a compound, but not a mixture.

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Is citric acid compound or mixture?

Citric acid is a compound. It is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits like lemons and oranges.


Do strawberrys have citric acid?

No, strawberries do not naturally contain citric acid. They have malic acid and citric acid.


Is acid a mixture?

No, acid is not a mixture. It is a chemical compound that contains hydrogen ions (H+) and can react with bases to form salts. Examples of acids include hydrochloric acid (HCl) and citric acid.


What effect does citric acid have on malic acid?

At a constant pH of 3.2 and a total acid content of 0.2%, if you use 100% citric acid, the sourness is an equivalent of 5.5. Swap the acid for 90% citric acid and 10% malic acid and the sourness increases to almost 6.4. The most sour mixture you can achieve is 30% malic acid and 70% citric acid which has an equivalent sourness of almost 8, whilst malic acid on its own has an equivalent sourness of a little more than 7. The other effect is that whilst citric acid is often used by itself for orange flavourings, real oranges contain around 15% malic acid so for a more natural-tasting orange flavour it is best to use a mixture of the two. Information from related link


What is difference between citric acid mono and citric acid anhydrus?

Citric acid monohydrate contains one molecule of water while citric acid anhydrous does not. Citric acid monohydrate is less concentrated compared to citric acid anhydrous. The choice between the two may depend on the specific application due to differences in solubility and reactivity.