Differentiate between : Ethanoland Ethanoicacid (Chemical Properties)
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Explanation:
Ethanol is a liquid at room temperature with a pleasant odour while ethanoic acid has vinegar-like smell. The melting point of ethanoic acid is 17
o
C. This is below room temperature and hence, it freezes during winters.
Ethanoic acid reacts with metal carbonates and metal hydrogencarbonates to form salt, water, and carbon dioxide gas while ethanol does not react with them.
Na
2
CO
3
+CH
3
COOH→CH
3
COONa+H
2
O+CO
2
Na
2
CO
3
+CH
3
CH
2
OH→No reaction
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