Question

Q. With the help of Infrared Spectroscopy, how will you
differentiate between following compounds:
(a) actone and acetic acid
(b) Ethanol and acetic acid
(c) Ethane and nitro ethane
(d) Acetaldehyde and acetic anhydride
(e) Benzene and aniline
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Answer 1

It is an important chemical reagent and industrial chemical, used primarily in the production of cellulose acetate for photographic film, polyvinyl acetate for wood glue, and synthetic fibres and fabrics. In households, diluted acetic acid is often used in descaling agents.