Question

difference between ethanol and ethanoic acid​

Answer 1

Answer:

           Ethanol                                            Ethanoic acid

1. Its known as ethyl alcohol,         1. Its known as Acetic acid,
2. Formula = C₂H₅OH,                    2. Formula = CH₃COOH,
3. Basic in pure state,                     3. Acidic in nature,
4. It has a hydroxyl group,              4. It has a carboxyl group,
5. Smells like a perfume.                5. Smells like vinegar.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Ethanol -

Molecular Formula = C2H5OH

Molecular Mass = 46u

Alcohol group ( -OH ) is present

It is used as fuel.

Ethanol is used to make alcoholic beverages .

Ethanoic Acid -

Molecular Formula = CH3COOH

Molecular Mass = 60 u

Carboxylic group ( - COOH )is present .

It is used as a chemical reagent to produce other chemicals.

Ethanoic acid is used to make vinegar.