Question

What happens when acetic acid is dissolve in to liquid ammonia and sulphuric acid ? Explain?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Ethanoic acid reacts with ammonia in exactly the same way as any other acid does. It transfers a hydrogen ion to the lone pair on the nitrogen of the ammonia and forms an ammonium ion. If you mix together a solution of ethanoic acid and a solution of ammonia, you will get a colorless solution of ammonium ethanoate.

Answer 2

When acetic acid is dissolved into liquid ammonia, it acts as a stronger acid than water and when it is dissolved in sulphuric acid, it can form polymeric acids, anhydride and other products depending upon the concentration.

Explanation:

• Acetic acid is a weak acid in general. However, in the presence of liquid ammonia, it behaves as a strong acid.
• Ammonia is a strong base and when acetic acid is added to it, it acts as a stronger acid than water.
• This is because, in the presence of liquid ammonia, acetic acid ionises to a considerable extent.
• This is shown below:

        $\[C{H_3}COOH + N{H_3} \to N{H_3}^ + + C{H_3}CO{O^ - }\]$

• When acetic acid reacts with sulphuric acid, it can form anhydride, if sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent.
• The reaction of acetic acid with sulphuric caid can also result in the formation of polymeric acids.
• Other compounds can also be formed depending upon the concentration.

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