ST. XAVIER’S SEN. SEC.

SCHOOL
JAIPUR

CHEMISTRY PROJECT
(2019-20)

TOPIC:
TO STUDY THE CONTENTS OF
ASCORBIC ACID IN CITRUS FRUITS

SUBMITTED BY: RISHABH MATHUR

CLASS: XII-D
ROLL NO: 26
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Rishabh Mathur of class XII-D

has successfully completed the investigatory project
with the objective being “To study the contents of
ascorbic acid in citrus fruits” under my direct
supervision and guidance. This report or a similar
report on the topic has not been submitted for any
other examination and does not form a part of any
other course undergone by the candidate.

Mr. Ajay P. Jose Mr. P.P. Kuriakos

(Chemistry Teacher) (Lab Incharge)
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to pay my profound sense of gratitude

and reverence to my respected chemistry teacher
MR. Ajay P Jose for providing support during the
execution of this project. It is my duty to record my
thankfulness to laboratory incharge Mr. Kuriakos for
his immense support and help in the laboratory.
I am very much thankful to our Principal M.
Arockiam,SJ who has always been a great source of
inspiration for all of us.

RISHABH MATHUR
CLASS: XII-D
 INDEX

1. AIM
2. APPARATUS REQUIRED
3. THEORY
4. PROCEDURE
5. OBSERVATIONS
6. CALCULATIONS
7. RESULT
8. PRECAUTIONS
9. REFRENCES
 AIM

“TO STUDY THE CONTENTS OF ASCORBIC

ACID IN CITRUS FRUITS”
APPARATUS REQUIRED

 Water
 Spirit
 Starch
 Iodine
 Lemon Juice
 Orange Juice
 Citrus Maxima Juice
 Burette
 Pipette
 Conical Flask
 Standard Flask
 Bunsen’s Burner
 Muslin Cloth
 THEORY

Vitamin C or Ascorbic acid in citrus fruits is a water

soluble carbohydrate like substance involved certain
metabolic processes of animals. Although most of
the animals can synthesise vitamin C, it is necessary
in the diet of some including men and other
primates.
The name Ascorbic Acid is derived from the
expression ‘anaisearbatic’ vitamin, referring to
vitamin’s ability to prevent and to cure scurvy . It is
the most active reducing agent known to occur
naturally in living tissues.
The formula of Ascorbic Acid is C6H8O6. Ascorbic
acid is easily oxidized and exposure to oxygen,
metals, light and heat destroys ascorbic acid, so it
must be stored in dark, cold and non-metal
container.
PROCEDURE
 RESULT

CONCLUSIONS
BIBLIOGRAPHY