an acid x present in vinegar is used as a preservative and is weak in nature. When reacts with y it forms salt and water . Y is used in soaps
what is x , y
and give equations

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The acid X is ethanoic acid, commonly known as acetic acid. Its chemical formula is CH₃COOH. The substance Y is sodium hydroxide. Its chemical formula is NaOH. When acetic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide, a salt called sodium acetate is formed along with water. Following is the chemical equation for the reaction
CH₃COOH + NaOH â†’ CH₃COONa + H₂O

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an acid x present in vinegar is used as a preservative and is weak in nature. When reacts with y it forms salt and water . Y is used in soapswhat is x , yand give equations

an acid x present in vinegar is used as a preservative and is weak in nature. When reacts with y it forms salt and water . Y is used in soaps
what is x , y
and give equations