Question

To study the following properties of acetic acid (ethanoic acid) : (i) odour (ii) solubility in water (iii) effect on litmus (iv) reaction with sodium bicarbonate

Answer 1

1) Vinegar like smell.
2) It is soluble in water.
3) As it is an acid,it changes blue litmus paper to red.
4) It reacts with sodium bi-carbonate to release carbondioxide gas:
Na2CO3+CH3COOH>CH3COONa+CO2+H2O

Answer 2

1 . Vinegar like smell, as it is also known as acetic acid.

2. It is good solvent and is soluble in water.

3. As it is acid it will turn blue litmus red