The chemical formula of vinegar is.

H C O O H

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C H_{3} C O O H

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C H_{3} C H_{2} C O O H

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Solution

The correct option is B $C H_{3} C O O H$
Vinegar is a solution of acetic acid $C H_{3} C O O H$ in water. Its IUPAC name is ethanoic acid. However, $H C O O H$ is formic acid or methanoic acid and $C H_{3} C H_{2} C O O H$ is propanoic acid.

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