A tablet of vitamin 'C' is analysed for its ascorbic acid content. One tablet reacts exactly with 20ml of 0.1 N NaOH solution. The equivalent weight of ascorbic acid is 176. The tablet contains ___ mg of ascorbic acid

Vitamin C is a nutritional supplement that is present in a variety of foods. It is used to treat and prevent scurvy. Vitamin C is a necessary component that aids in tissue healing and the enzymatic synthesis of certain neurotransmitters.

20ml of 0.1 N NaOH solution 

$=\frac{176}{1000}\times 20\times 0.1$

20 ml of 0.1 N contain  3.52 

Hence the correct answer is (B). 3.52