What is the Main Constituent of Vinegar?

What is the main constituent of vinegar?

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Acetic acid isthe main constituent of vinegar

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Chapter 17: Carboxylic Acids - Exercise 1 [Page 290]

Chapter 17 Carboxylic Acids
Exercise 1 | Q 5 | Page 290

List two uses of esters.

Complete the following chemical equations :CH₃COOH + Na₂CO₃ →

Fill in the blanks from the choices given within brackets:

The basicity of acetic acid is-------- (3, 1, 4).

What type of compound is formed when a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol in the presence of conc. H₂SO₄?

Give any two uses of ethanoic acid.

What do you notice when acetic acid reacts with metals?

State are relevant observations for following reactant:

Addition of ethyl alcohol to acetic acid in presence of conc. H₂SO₄

Write the molecular formula of the given compound.

Ethanoic acid

Write the characteristics of ethanoic acid.

Ethanoic acid reacts with the basic salt, sodium carbonate, to form a salt, named ______, water and carbon dioxide gas.