Ethanoic Acid

Q.

Which acid is present in soft drinks? Ascorbic acid or carbonic acid?

Q. Write the molecular formulae and structure formula of Ethanoic acid.

Q. How will you carry out the following conversions?
(i) Ethene to acetic acid
(ii) Ethane to acetic acid

Q. Give the structural formula for the following: [5 MARKS]
(i) Methanoic acid
(ii) Ethanal
(iii) Ethyne
(iv) Acetone
(v) 2-Methylpropane

Q. All the statements given below regarding ethanoic acid are true except that:

1. Its common name is acetic acid.
2. It is also known as glacial acetic acid.
3. Ethanoic acid is insoluble in water in all proportions.
4. 5-8% aqueous solution of ethanoic acid is called vinegar.

Q.

Write the names of :
(a) first three members of carboxylic acid series.
(b) three compounds which can be oxidised directly, or in stages to produce acetic acid.

Q. _________ acid is not a carboxylic acid.

1. Oxalic
2. Carbonic
3. Citric
4. Lactic

Q.

Diffferences between ethanol and ethanoic acid ?

Q. Question 31
Write the names of the following compounds

Q. _______ is an example of strongest acid.

1. Acetic acid
2. Oxalic acid
3. Citric acid
4. Sulphuric acid

Q. Identify the uses of nitric acid.

1. Fertiliser
2. TNT
3. Dye
4. Aqua regia
5. Oxidising metals
6. Car battery
7. Inhalers
8. Preparing $H_2$

Q. What happens when acetic acid reacts with sodium carbonate?

1. Hydrogen gas is evolved.
2. Methane gas is evolved
3. Carbon dioxide gas is evolved.
4. Oxygen gas is evolved.

Q. _______ is an example of strongest acid.

1. Acetic acid
2. Oxalic acid
3. Citric acid
4. Sulphuric acid

Q. Nitric acid is acidic in nature.

1. True
2. False

Q.

what is the reaction of ethanoic acid in the presence of sulphuric acid?

Q. Vinegar is a solution of:

1. 50% - 60% acetic acid in alcohol.
2. 5% - 8% acetic acid in alcohol.
3. 5% - 8% acetic acid in water.
4. 50% - 60% acetic acid in water.

Q. Give one property of carboxylic acid which is different from ethanol.