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Ketchup stored in a tin can may lead to chemical contamination.
         
       
     
      
      
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         Answer: A) TRUE         
         
Explanation: The given statement is True.
Ketchup is acidic, having a pH of 3.9. The acidic component, acetic acid, will react with the metal tin. This reaction will result in a metal acetate that will contaminate the ketchup.
 
Hence, The acetic acid in the ketchup will react with the metal tin, forming a metal acetate that will pass into the ketchup which leads to its contamination.
       
      
      
      
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