Question

(a) What type to compound is CH3COOH?
(b) What substance should be oxidised to prepare CH3COOH?
(c) What is the physical state of CH3COOH?
(d) State one advantage of soaps over detergents.

Answer 1

Explanation:

propane

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strong acid

soap are effective only in soft water

detergent are effective in both soft and hard water

Answer 2

Ethanol will get Oxidized

Explanation:

(a) The organic compound $CH_3COOH$ is a carboxylic acid, and its name is Ethanoic acid.

(b) Ethanol ($CH_3CH_2OH$) should be oxidised to prepare ethanoic acid ($CH_3COOH$).

(c) $CH_3COOH$ is physically found in its liquid state.

(d) Advantage of soaps over detergents:

Soaps are biodegradable; therefore, they don't cause water pollution, while a few detergents are not biodegradable, thereby pollute water bodies like rivers and lakes.