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Question
Write the characteristics of ethanoic acid.
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Solution
- Ethanoic acid is a colourless liquid at ordinary temperature.
- Its boiling point is 118 °C.
- Melting point of pure ethanoic acid is 17 °C.
- Its aqueous solution is acidic in nature and hence, turns blue litmus red.
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