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Question
The compound in its pure form turns into an ice like solid on cooling.
Options
Ethene
Ethanoic acid
Ethanol
Methanal
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Solution
Ethanoic acid
Explanation:
Melting point of ethanoic acid is 289.5 K, or 16°C. It so freezes below this temperature and is also known as glacial acetic acid.
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