Ascorbic acid crystals (Vitamin C) Science Image

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Ascorbic acid crystals or vitamin C, showing the monoclinic crystal structure of the pure form (characterised by 3 unequal axes, one pair of which are not at right angles). Compared to other vitamins, vitamin C has the simplest molecular structure. Vitamins are organic substances required by the body in small concentrations.