The acid that is used as a preservative in pickles is:

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Acetic acid

Sulphuric acid

Oxalic acid

Formic acid

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Acetic acid is used as a preservative in pickles.
Acids taste sour and have corrosive properties. The primary component used to make vinegar is acetic acid. Vinegar is used in pickles as a preservative to improve food flavour. Acetic acid happens to find application in the production of inks and dyes and in the production of fragrances. It is also frequently used in the manufacturing of plastics and rubber.

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