Description
Acetic acid is a weak organic acid whose chemical formula is CH3COOH.
Characteristics of acetic acid
- It is a carboxylic acid and has a carboxyl group (-COOH).
- It is a colorless liquid at room temperature.
- It has a pungent smell.
- Soluble in water, alcohol and ether.
- It dissociates in aqueous solution and produces H and CH3COO- ions.
It is obtained from the reaction of acetic anhydride and water
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