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प्रश्न
Name the reducing agent used to convert acetic acid into ethanol.
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उत्तर
Lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH4)
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(ii) State the role of conc. H2SO4 in the reaction.
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Out of these compound:
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Write the important uses of acetic acid.
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- Write the chemical reaction shown in the figure above in the form of a balanced equation.
- Write the name of the gas coming out of the large test tube in the above chemical reaction.
- Why do small bubbles appear in the small test tube?
- What is the change in colour of lime water?
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- mineral acids are completely ionised
- carboxylic acids are completely ionised
- mineral acids are partially ionised
- carboxylic acids are partially ionised
Why is glacial acetic acid called so?
