A student is studying the properties of acetic acid in his school laboratory- nbsp-List two physical and two chemical properties which he must observe and note in his record book

Hi, Physical properties of acetic acid is given below : nbsp; Pungent smell Acetic acid is liquid in state. Chemical properties of acetic acid is given ...

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A student is studying the properties of acetic acid in his school laboratory. List two physical and two chemical properties which he must observe and note in his record book

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Hi,

Physical properties of acetic acid is given below :

Pungent smell

Acetic acid is liquid in state.

Chemical properties of acetic acid is given below :

It dissociate in water.

CH₃COOH -------> CH₃COO^- + H+

It react with sodium hydrogen carbonate to gives carbon dioxide and water.

CH₃COOH + NaHCO₃ -------> CH₃COONa + CO₂ + H₂O

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