Experimental molecular weight of acetic acid is _____ that of theoretical molecular weight.

double

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half

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triple

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same

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Solution

The correct option is A
double

Acetic acid is:

The H atom attached to O of -COOH group can form hydrogen bond. It will form a dimer like

Thus, the molecular weight during experiment will be double.

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(C_{6} H_{5} C O O H)

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