How ethanoic acid got its name as glacial acetic acid?
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the melting point of pure acetic acid is 290K and hence it often freezes during winters. This gave rise to its name glacial acetic acid
the melting point of pure acetic acid is 290K and hence it often freezes during winters. This gave rise to its name glacial acetic acid
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On cooling, pure ethanoic acid freezes to form flakes like ice. Since, it forms ice like crystals, that's why it is called glacial acetic acid.
It's called glacial because it solidifies into acetic acid crystals at a temperature of 16.7° C.
Although acetic acid is considered a weak acid, safe enough to drink in the from of vinegar, but glacial acetic acid is corrosive and can cause injury.
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On cooling, pure ethanoic acid freezes to form flakes like ice. Since, it forms ice like crystals, that's why it is called glacial acetic acid.
It's called glacial because it solidifies into acetic acid crystals at a temperature of 16.7° C.
Although acetic acid is considered a weak acid, safe enough to drink in the from of vinegar, but glacial acetic acid is corrosive and can cause injury.
Hope it helps you. Thanks.
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