Question

physical properties of alcohol and acetic acid... its urgent.....

Answer 1

Acetic Acid:

• Physical properties: Colorless liquid with a strong, corrosive pungent odor.
• Density is 1.05 g/mL, and boiling point is 118 °C.
• It has a characteristic sour taste, and is highly miscible in water.

Alcohol:

• Alcohols are soluble in water, due to the hydroxyl group in the alcohol which is able to form hydrogen bons with water molecules.
• As the length of the hydrocarbon chain increases, the solubility in water decreases.

Answer 2

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