Question

How can ethanol and ethanoic acid be differenciated on the basis of thier physical and chemical properties

Answer 1

ii) Ethanoic acid is sour in taste. Other lower carboxylic acids are also sour in taste. (iii) Ethanoic acid has boiling point 391 K. Carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than corresponding alcohols, aldehydes and ketones. (iv) Acetic acid is soluble in water, i.e., it is miscible with water in all proportions.