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Acidity of Carboxylic Acids

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write any three physical and chemical properties of Ethanoic acid??

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Physical properties of Ethanoic Acid (CH₃COOH)
Liquid state at STP
Water soluble
Colorless
Pungent odour
Chemical properties
Acidic in nature (litmus test)
Reacts with base to form salt (reaction with NaOH)
Reacts with alcochol in acidic medium to form ester (fruity smell of ester)

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