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difference between ethanol and ethanoic

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Answered by sihushambhavi
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The following are the differences between Ethanol and ethanoic acid:
• Ethanol has a burning taste whereas ethanoic acid has a sour taste.
•Ethanol has no effect on litmus paper whereas ethanoic acid turns blue litmus paper to red.
•Ethanol has a sweet smell whereas ethanoic acid has pungent smell.
•Ethanol does not react with sodium bicarbonate whereas ethanoic acid reacts with sodium bicarbonate.

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Answered by Surnia
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The following are the differences between ethanol and ethanoic acid.

Explanation:

  • The ethanol is an alcohol whereas the ethanoic acid is a carboxylic acid.
  • The ethanol exhibit a burning taste whereas the ethanoic acid has a sour taste.
  • The ethanol is a base whereas the ethanoic acid is an acid.
  • The ethanol has a sweet whereas ethanoic acid has pungent smell.
  • The ethanol is used a sterilizing agent whereas ethanoic acid can be used as a toilet cleaner.

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