Question

which acid is used in manufacture of synthetic fiber .Formic acid . oxalic acid carbolic acid.acetic acid

Answer 1

Answer:

Sulphuric acid is correct answer

Answer 2

Acetic acid is used in the synthesis of cellulose acetate, which is a synthetic fiber.

• Acetic acid has a molecular formula, $CH_{3} COOH$.
• Acetic anhydride is obtained by condensation of two acetic acid molecules involving the removal of a water molecule.
• The acetic anhydride is used in the production of cellulose acetate.
• Cellulose acetate is an ester of cellulose, generally cellulose diacetate. It is used as a synthetic textile.
• Cellulose acetate is also useful in the preparation of photographic films.