Question

difference between ethanol and ethanoic acid

Answer 1

ethanol-
ethanol is an alcohol
common name of ethanol is ethyl alcohol.
ethanoic acid-
ethanoic acid is an organic acid.
common name of ethanoic acid is acetic acid

Answer 2

At room temperature, Ethanol is always a liquid, and it has a melting point of 156K and a boiling point of 351 K. Ethanoic acid is also referred to as glacial acetic acid because its melting point is 16oC. ... Ethanoic acid has a vinegar-like smell. Ethanol does not react with carbonates or hydrogen carbonate.