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What is the formula for acetic acid and what are the products when ester undergoes saponification ??

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Acetic Acid = CH₃COOH
CH₃COOC₂H₅ + NaOH â†’CH₃COONa + C₂H₅OH
Ethyl Acetate Sod. Acetate Ethanol

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