Question

Distinguish between benzoic acid and ethanoic acid

Answer 1

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Benzoic acid C7H6O2 (or C6H5COOH), is a colorless crystalline solid and a simple aromatic carboxylic acid

whereas..

Ethanoic acid also known as acetic acid is a colourless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH
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For structures go through the attachments.

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