Question

Draw the electron dot structure of ethanoic acid?

Answer 1

Ethanol when reacts with oxygen, then ethanoic acid is formed which is a weak acid. Vinegar is the best example of ethanoic acid.


The acid is also used for making acetate rayon which is used for making clothes.

The formula for the reaction is: Ethanol + Oxygen Ethanoic acid + Water. C2H5OH + O2 CH3CO2H + H2O