why is acetic acid insoluble in water
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Acetic acid is soluble in water.
Acetic Acid (CH3COOH), has only one carbon atom (Other than the carbonyl carbon), so steric hindrance provided by the methyl group is substantially low. This allows water molecule to easily form bonds with the acetic acid molecules (Hydrogen Bonds).
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Acetic Acid (CH3COOH), has only one carbon atom (Other than the carbonyl carbon), so steric hindrance provided by the methyl group is substantially low. This allows water molecule to easily form bonds with the acetic acid molecules (Hydrogen Bonds).
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