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I turned white vinegar green by putting a 1969 penny in it for two weeks in the refrigerator. It turned green because of the copper in the penny reacting with the vinegar in a process called oxidization. The green was the copper oxide formed when the copper in the penny oxidized in the vinegar.

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Garlic turning green in vinegar is due to a natural chemical reaction between the sulfur compounds in garlic and the acidity of vinegar. This reaction can produce a greenish color when the garlic is exposed to acidic environments for a prolonged period. It is safe to eat and does not affect the flavor or quality of the garlic.

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Because the base in vinegar causes the acid in garlic to oxidize.

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