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 , yand give equations
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 → CH3COONa + H2O