Give any two uses of Acetic acid.

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Acetic acid:
Acetic acid is also known as Ethanoic acid.
It has a chemical formula ${CH}_{3} COOH$ .
Uses of Acetic acid:
Acetic acid is used as vinegar and is helpful in cooking.
It is used to produce dyes, perfumes, esters, etc.
It is used as a laboratory agent.
It is used in the coagulation of rubber from latex.

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