difference between ethanoic acid and ethanol on basis of chemical properties
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I) ethanol has a sweet odour but ethanoic acid has a pungent smell .
II) ethanol do not react with sodium hydrogen carbonate but ethanoic acid reacts with sodium hydrogen carbonate .
III)ethanol do not change blue Litmus to Red but ethanoic acid changes blue Litmus to red .
1. Ethanol has the molecular formula C2H5OH, while ethanoic acid has the molecular formula C2H4O2.
2. Ethanol has an ethyl group while ethanoic acid has a methyl group.
3. Ethanoic acid is a carboxylic acid; this is not the case for ethanol.
4. Ethanol has a hydroxyl group while ethanoic acid has a carboxyl group.
5. Esthanol in a pure state is basic, while ethanoic acid is acidic.
6. Ethanoic acid has a boiling point of 118 to 119oC, while ethanol has a boiling point of 78.5o
7. Ethanoic acid has a vinegar smell while ethanol has a perfume type of smell.
8. Ethanoic acid can be formed using Acetobacter bacteria during fermentation; this is not the case with ethanol.
9. Ethanol usually is formed using yeasts such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae or Schizosaccharomyces during fermentation; this is not the case with ethanoic acid.
10. Ethanol is used to make alcoholic beverages while ethanoic acid is used to make vinegar.
11. Ethanol is also referred to as ethyl alcohol while ethanoic acid is also referred to as acetic acid.