Question

Distinguish between ethanol and ethanoic acid 0

Answer 1

Answer:

Ethanoic acid turns blue litmus solution red being acidic in nature, whereas ethanol doesn't change the colour of the litmus solution.

Answer 2

Answer:

Ethanol :

• The functional group in ethanol is - OH alchohol.
• It has sweet odour.
• Doesn't react with sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3).
• It doesn't change the colour of blue litmus paper.

Ethanoic acid :

• The functional group in ethanoic acid is - COOH (carboxylic acid).
• It has pungent odour.
• Reacts with sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) releasing CO2 gas.
• It can change the colour of blue litmus to red.