Question

Discuss briefly the physical and chemical properties of ethanoic acid

Answer 1

Answer:

Physical properties :-

(i) Ethanoic acid is vinegar smelling liquid. ...

(ii) Ethanoic acid has boiling point 391 K. Carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than corresponding alcohols, aldehydes and ketones.

(iii) Acetic acid is soluble in water, i.e., it is miscible with water in all proportions.

Answer 2

Answer:

(1) •Acetic acid is a colorless liquid with a pungent vonegary odor this . this chemical was used in alchemi as early as tha 3 rd century BC often as tha glacial (water less or anydeous acitic acid