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Question
Can you store lemon pickle in an aluminium utensil? Explain.
Solution
Lemon pickle cannot be stored in aluminium utensils because lemon pickle contains acids, which can react with aluminium (metal) liberating hydrogen gas. This can lead to the spoiling of the pickle
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