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Uses of Carboxylic Acid

What is vineg...

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What is vinegar and glacial acetic acid?

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Vinegar: It is a liquid essentially consisting of acetic acid and water. It contains 4 to 6 per cent acetic acid.
Glacial acidic acid: It is pure acetic acid.

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