Question

difference bw alcohol and acetic acid​

Answer 1

Answer:

Difference between Ethanol and Ethanoic Acid

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.Ethanol 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.....

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Answer 2

Explanation:

upper answer is very right my dear.