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Acetic acid is a typical acid. Write one equation in case of its reactions with a base/alkali.

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Acetic acid is a typical acid. Write one equation in case of its reactions with a base/alkali.

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\[\ce{CH3COOH + NaOH−> CH3COONa + H2O}\]

Acetic acid reacts with the alkali sodium hydroxide to form sodium acetate and water, showing the typical acid-base neutralisation reaction.

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Chapter 12: Organic Chemistry - EXERCISE-12F [Page 232]

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S.P. Singh Concise Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 12 Organic Chemistry
EXERCISE-12F | Q 12. (b) | Page 232
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