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Difference between chemical properties of ethanol and ethanoic acid

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Answered by Keerthu2006
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What is Ethanol?

  • Ethanol is also referred to as ethyl alcohol and has the molecular formula C2H5OH.
  • It is comprised of an ethyl group (C2H5) and a hydroxyl group (OH).
  • When in a pure state, ethanol has no color, it is flammable, and has a boiling point of 78.5 °C and a pH of 7.33.
  • It has a strong odor that is similar to a perfume, and it can evaporate quickly (i.e. it is very volatile).
  • Ethanol is a component of alcohol that people drink. It has a depressing effect on the nervous system and is toxic, particularly in large enough amounts.

What is Ethanoic Acid?

  • Ethanoic acid is also referred to as acetic acid. It has the following molecular formula:
  • C2H4O2 or CH3COOH.
  • It is considered an acid since the H+ proton can dissociate from the molecule. When a proton is lost, the molecule remaining is referred to as an acetate ion.

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