Also it does not contain carboxylic group, It could be taken as an acidic compound?
Vitamin C ( ascorbic acid ) is an organic compound with formula C6H8O6, originally called hexuronic acid. It is a white solid, but impure samples can appear yellowish. It dissolves well in water to give mildly acidic solutions.
In the body, Vitamin C acts as a reducing, oxidizing, anti-clotting, anti-infection and antihistamine agent
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Vitamin C ( ascorbic acid ) is an organic compound with formula C6H8O6, originally called hexuronic acid. It is a white solid, but impure samples can appear yellowish. It dissolves well in water to give mildly acidic solutions.
In the body, Vitamin C acts as a reducing, oxidizing, anti-clotting, anti-infection and antihistamine agent
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