Question

What is the chemical name for CH3COOH(acetic acid)??

Answer 1

Chemical name of the acetic acid is Ethanoic Acid.

This acid does not have any colour.

This acid comes in liquid form and is an organic compound.

This has a pungent smell and it tastes sour.

Its undiluted form is called glacial acetic acid.

Vinegar is also a kind of acetic acid.

Answer 2

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➡ Chemical name of CH3COOH is Ethanoic acid.

◼ Physical Properties :-
- It is colourless liquid with pungent smell.
- It's boiling point is 391k.
- It is miscible with water.

◼ Chemical Properties :-
- It reacts with Na metal and NaOH solution to form Na-salt, which indicates acidic nature.
- It reacts with alcohol and form ester. This process is known as esterification.

◼ Uses :-
- It is used in Vinegar.
- As a preservatives for food.
- As a solvent in laboratory.
- To prepare white lead.


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