mention 5 uses of ethanoic acid ? explain it in five points

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Five major uses of ethanoic acid :

1.Acetic acid react with vinyl ester to form Acetic acid vinyl ester polymer used as adhesive paint
2.Chloro form of ethanoic acid called as Chloro-ethanoic acid used as medicine drugs.
3.Anhydride form of Ethanoic acid used as bleaching agents
4.Anhydride form of Ethanoic acid also used as dyes
5. Acetic acid is used in preparation of vinegar.

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