Question

Beaker A contain sulphuric acid and beaker B contains ethanoic acid. can litmus be used to differentiate the two.suggest an alternative method if you think that litmus cannot be used for differentiating two acids?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Litmus paper can differentiate as there is much pH difference. But it is better to use the steps below.

Explanation:

Ethanoic acid, being an organic acid, will combust in air. Sulfuric acid won’t.

Pure ethanoic acid (often called glacial acetic acid) freezes just below room temperature (e.g in an ice bath). Again, sulfuric acid won’t freeze under those conditions

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

litmus paper can differentiate as there is much pH difference.Ethanoic acid,being an organic acid will combust in air.Sulfuric acid won't.Pure ethanoic acid freezes just below room temperature.Again,sulfuric acid won't freeze under those conditions