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what is Ethanoic acid? |
| Ethanoic acid is CH3CO2H, also known as Acetic acid and is a weak organic acid. The structure of ethanoic acid is CH3COOH. It is found in vinegar ("vinegar" is Old French for "sour wine"). Vinegar is used as a food flavoring and preservative. Ethanoic acid is used to make a polymer called acetate rayon. Acetate rayon fibres can be woven to make clothing and fabrics. A reaction that produces ethanoic acid: ethanol + oxygen -> ethanoic acid + water. C2H5OH(aq)+ O2(g) ->CH3CO2H(aq) + H2O(l) |
