Question

Give three uses of ethanoic acid.

Answer 1

The carboxylic acid having the formula ${\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COOH}$ is called Ethanoic acid.

Uses

The three uses of Ethanoic acid $\left({\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COOH}\right)$ are as follows:

1. It is used in the production of white vinegar in the food processing industry.

2. It is used in the production of synthetic fibres.

3. It is used in the formation of esters which is used in the perfume-making process.