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Ascorbic Acid

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Ascorbic acid is a compound that belongs to the family of organic compounds known as sugars. It is also commonly referred to as Vitamin C.

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