Question

write two physical and two chemical properties of ethanoic acid

Answer 1

Physical properties of Ethanoic Acid (CH3COOH)

Liquid state at STP
Water soluble
Colorless
Pungent odour

Chemical properties

Acidic in nature (litmus test)
Reacts with base to form salt (reaction with NaOH)
Reacts with alcochol in acidic medium to form ester (fruity smell of ester)

Answer 2

physical properties-colourless liquid , sour taste , boiling point is 118°c chemical properties - changes blue litmus to red, react with sodium carbonate to produce sodium ethanoate , water and carbon dioxide