Question

Difference between ethanol and ethanoic acid in tabular form

Answer 1

ethanol : = no change in colour of litmus solution. no brisk eference. ethanoic acid:= blue litmus solution turns red. brisk efference due to evolution of carbon dioxide

Answer 2

Ethanoic acid is a carboxylic acid; this is not the case for ethanol. ... Ethanol in a pure state is basic, while ethanoic acid is acidic. Ethanoic acid has a boiling point of 118 to 119oC, while ethanol has a boiling point of 78.5o. Ethanoic acid has a vinegar smell while ethanol has a perfume type of smell.